FOUR masked men burst into a Grimsby family's home – the second such incident in a month on the same street.
The terrified family, involved in the latest raid, have moved to an undisclosed address, and surrounding residents told how they have stepped up security in their own homes following the incident in Shelley Avenue.
The glass pane of the front door and two front windows of the property were smashed in, and the intruders stole a mobile phone and cash.
Today, Humberside Police have appealed for witnesses to the raid, which left a couple and their young son terrified.
Four men – all dressed in dark clothing and with their faces covered – gained entry and confronted the male and female occupants inside the two-storey home at around 12.50am on Thursday
They searched the house and stole a mobile phone, cash and bank cards before leaving in an unknown direction.
The men also caused damage to the windows and door of the property.
A month prior to this incident, a neighbouring home was also targeted by men wearing masks.
In that raid, as reported, a mother with a newborn baby was sat alone when the four men wearing balaclavas burst in at around 7.30pm.
Two of the men went upstairs while two of them stayed in the living room and asked the woman a number of questions before they all left.
The woman was not injured in any way and nothing was stolen.
A neighbour said: "After the first break-in, we all thought they must have got the wrong address. The woman said one of the men even apologised to her for getting the wrong house as they left. After the latest one, it looks like they had meant to be at another house."
Another resident said: "We hope they are not working their way along the street.
"I have got some new locks but I doubt they would visit us because I have a big dog.
"We heard a lot of glass smashing and shouting. It has made everyone worried."
Another Shelley Avenue resident, who also did not wish to be named, added: "There are a few elderly people living in the street and they are concerned about what has been going on. It is a worry."
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information in connection with the latest incident to call Humberside Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting log 15 of April 18.
Anyone with information about the first attack can call 101, quoting crime number 1962413.
