Burglars targeted a house in Rickmansworth yesterday evening.

Two men arrived in Sarratt Road in a white transit van shortly before 7pm and, after forcing their way in to a property, stole valuables.

They fled when they were disturbed by a neighbour. When challenged they initially claimed they were looking for scrap metal.

The man was white, six feet tall, in his early 40s and had a muscular build. He wore jeans and a long sleeved top. The second man is described as shorter, of a “dumpy” build with short jet black hair. He wore grey trousers and a t-shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.