Police are hunting a team of burglars who targeted three houses on a London Colney street.

Officers have appealed for witnesses and information following two burglaries and one attempted burglary in the space of 20 minutes on Wednesday, November 26.

The offences all took place in Five Acres between 5.30pm and 5.50pm.

Three offenders gained entry to two properties taking a computer from both. The offenders didn’t gain access to the third property.

The suspects are described as three males who left the area in a dark coloured hatchback car.

Detective Constable Robert Muir said: "The offenders were only in the area for a short time but could have been around for a period beforehand. If you were in or near Five Acres that day and saw anything suspicious, particularly if you saw a vehicle which seemed out of place, please contact me with information."

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Muir via the Herts Police non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference number F3/14/1688. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.