A schoolgirl was threatened by armed masked thugs who smashed down doors to storm her family's home in one of Birmingham's most exclusive locations.
The 13-year-old was threatened with a knife as the thugs, who were wearing balaclavas, burst into the address in Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, just after 7.20pm on Wednesday.
They smashed through French doors at the back of the home and confronted the girl before searching the property and escaping.
It was not known if they stole anything.
The details emerged in an alert from police.
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Sgt Pete Sandhu, of the West Midlands force, told residents that "home-invasion" offences were rare in the area
He said: "Last night at approx 7:23pm 12/12/18 a robbery took place at an address in Westbourne Road, Edgbaston.
"The offenders, described as two males wearing balaclavas, gained access to the property by smashing the rear french doors.
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"A 13-year-old girl was in the property who was threatened with a knife.
"A brief search took place and the offenders made good their escape.
"As the local Sgt I would like to reassure the public that me and the team are doing all we can to reduce burglary/robbery offences.
"Please continue to report any suspicious behaviour. Home-invasion type robberies are rare in Edgbaston.
"Can I remind you all that if you do have CCTV please ensure the system is regularly serviced, the cameras are cleaned the correct time and date are set etc.
"CCTV is a good crime prevention and detection tool but must be of a good quality for it to be useful.
"If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me and the team."
Anyone with information should call West Midlands Police on 101 quoting crime number 20BW/289781Z/18.
