Victims 'terrified' after men in balaclavas break into home with blade

Two men forced entry to a property on Greenhill Avenue in Gartcosh.

Victims ‘terrified’ after men in balaclavas break into home with a bladeiStock

Police are hunting for two men wearing balaclavas who broke into a home in Gartcosh with a blade.

Officers say two men forced entry to a property on Greenhill Avenue and made demands at around 10.25pm on Monday, December 22, but nothing was taken.

There were no reports of any injuries.

The men, both wearing balaclavas, made off in a silver saloon-type vehicle. They were both wearing black clothing, and one had a bladed weapon.

Detective constable Scott Brown said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for two people in their own home.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing, including door-to-door and CCTV footage examination, and we are now appealing for the help of the public.

“If you may have witnessed anything, or have CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3579 of Monday, December 22, 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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