Woman threatened with knife in raid on her home

BURGLARS threatened a woman with a knife and demanded cash before fleeing a house with jewellery.

The three men entered the house on Woodland Drive, North Anston at 10.20pm on Tuesday through an unlocked door.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “One of the men is believed to have been carrying a knife and has threatened the occupant of the house, demanding cash and jewellery.

“The offenders have stolen a gold curb chain from the occupant, before running from the area towards Woodland Avenue.”

The chain has a cross pendant on it with white stones.

No one was injured during the incident.

One of the men was described as white, aged in his early 20s, of a slim build and about 5ft 11ins tall.

A second man was also described as white, in his early 20s and of a large build.

The third man was described as white, of slim build and about 6ft 2ins tall.

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area at around the time of the incident?

If you were in the area or have any information call police on 101, quoting incident number 1105 of March 1.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.