Aggravated burglary in High Wycombe

Thames Valley Police have launched a witness appeal following an aggravated burglary in High Wycombe.

Shortly after 12.10am on Thursday 18th December 2014 two men forced their way into a property in London Road, High Wycombe.

Three men, aged 24, 26 and 35, were threatened by the offenders, who demanded cash and property. It is believed they may have had weapons.

There was an altercation in the property, before the victims fled by jumping from a first floor balcony.

The fall caused the 35-year-old to suffer bruising to his leg and he was taken to hospital.

The 26-year-old suffered a cut lip in the incident.

The offenders left the scene in a vehicle.

Det Con Christopher Hatton from High Wycombe CID said: ‘Two offenders forced their way into the house and attacked the victims with weapons demanding cash and property. The victims fought the offenders off before fleeing the premises by jumping from the first floor balcony.

I would like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything in the area around this time. Anyone with information should call 101.‘

The first offender is described as a light-skinned black male, aged about 25-years-old, about 5ft 8ins and of medium build. He had short dark hair and stubble. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing.

The second male was white, about 5ft 7ins and was a slimmer build. He was wearing a white or yellow coloured hooded top.

Police are asking for anyone with information that could help their enquiries to please contact the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.