Crystal clear CCTV footage has been released after three armed burglars burst into a home

A home in Mayfield Road, in Hanging Bridge, near Ashbourne, was broken into by men armed with a crowbar and a knife in broad daylight, according to police.

Officers believe the incident happened at around 2pm on June 28.

A Derbyshire police spokesman said: "We have released CCTV footage of three men burgling a house near Ashbourne.

The CCTV shows the two burglars

"The break-in happened at around 2pm on Wednesday, June 28 at a house in Mayfield Road, Hanging Bridge.

"CCTV footage from inside the house shows one burglar is holding a crowbar while another is armed with a knife.

"The men took jewellery before a burglar alarm sounded and they fled the house.

"We have released the CCTV footage in a bid to identify the men. The footage also includes the men speaking and people may be able to identify them by their voices."

Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact DC Tim Brown on 101, quoting reference number 17000273250.