Masked raiders robbed a man in his Sunderland home in a terrifying Valentine's Day raid.
One robber, wielding a knife, burst into the Grangetown property and demanded cash as the other two waited outside.
They then fled in a red car with a haul that included £600 cash and the victim's mobile phone.
Detectives have now launched a witness appeal following the robbery, which left the victim "shaken" but uninjured.
The incident unfolded at around 5.50pm on February 14 at a property in Stratford Avenue.
The culprits, who were all wearing masks, drove away in the direction of Matanzas Street.
Northumbria Police say the vehicle was described as either the shape of a Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa or VW Golf.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the force's website or by calling 101 quoting log 676 140221.
Alternatively you can pass on information via independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
