Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Melksham
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Melksham.
At approximately 1.55pm on February 6, two men entered a property in The Spa and threatened the occupant – a man in his 70s - with a crowbar.
They left with a mobile phone from the property, and ran along Bath Road in the direction of Melksham Oak School.
The first suspect is described as a male approximately 5 ft 11 inches tall, of medium to stocky build, wearing a black hat, yellow long sleeved reflective jacket and dark trousers.
The second suspected is described as being approximately 5 ft 6 inches tall, of thin build and wearing a dark coloured jacket.
Both were wearing face coverings when they entered the property but these may have been removed when they left.
We are appealing for anyone who was passing the area who may have dash cam footage, or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage which could assist.
If you can help, call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240014485.
Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.