Two burglars were seen fleeing from a property following a break in.

Hertfordshire Constabulary were called at 6.55pm yesterday to reports of an ongoing burglary at a house in Horwood Close, Mill End.

Police said two people were seen leaving the address. A search of the area was carried out but no one was found.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 675 of January 8 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/Report