North Yorkshire Police officers in Ryedale are appealing for witnesses and information about a robbery that took place in Norton.
Thieves entered a house where they threatened the occupants with violence before leaving empty-handed.
No-one was physically injured but they were very shaken up.
The incident happened on Arbour Way in Norton at around 7pm on Wednesday 24 February when three males travelling in a white, Audi hatchback got out of the car and entered the property.
They left, travelling through Malton, before leaving via Yorkersgate.
Officers are appealing to anyone who saw the white car in the area or has any other information that could help to find the car and its occupants, including any motorists that may have captured the white Audi on dash-cam.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Beverley Garbutt 1145. You can also email [email protected]
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210066083.