Five replica guns were stolen from a home in Edinburgh during the early hours of Saturday.
Police said three masked men were seen fleeing a home in Easter Drylaw around 12.20am. They were all wearing dark clothes with hoods up.
The toy guns do not pose a wider risk, but they could be used to scare people.
No-one was injured during the incident.
Detective inspector Adam Brown, from Edinburgh CID, said: "We are appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to come forward and assist with our enquiries.
"While items such as these replica toy guns are commonplace, they could cause alarm if they're seen being carried in public.
"The three men were seen running from the area with the guns in their hands, so if you saw this or anything suspicious, please get in touch. I’d also extend that request to anyone who has possibly been approached by individuals trying to sell replica weapons like this."
Anyone with information cancontact Police on 101, quoting incident 0075 of 7 March. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
