"EXTENSIVE" damage was caused to a home during an aggravated burglary.
Police say two males entered a property in St Nicholas Gardens, Yarm at about 9.35pm on Monday.
One of the men is reported to have threatened the male occupant.
Extensive damage was caused to the property.
It is believed a silver/grey Audi A3/S3 was involved in the incident and officers are appealing for anyone who may have sighted the vehicle at the time of the incident to please come forward if they have information.
Police are appealing for people with private CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward
Anyone with information or private CCTV/ dash cam footage of the time/ area of the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 180489. Crimestoppers anonymously can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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