Police are appealing for information after burglars targeted two homes in Hitchin.

The first incident happened between 7.50pm and 7.58pm on Milestone Road on Tuesday.

Three men allegedly forced entry in a house through the front door.

They were forced to flee after the homeowner arrived and disturbed the burglars. Nothing was stolen in the attempted burglary.

A second burglary on the same road occurred between 5.35pm and 8.20pm on the same day.

An unknown number of offenders forced entry through the front door and took a Playstation and a watch.

If you have any information regarding the incidents call the police non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference G1/13/2661