Police are looking for a gang of burglars who threatened a man with a knife after he confronted them in his home.
The raiders fled the house in Chester Road, Sunderland, Wearside, at about 11pm on Saturday, taking a tape recorder. No one was hurt.
One of the attackers was described as 28 to 30 years old, between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in, with short brown hair and of slim build.
The man carrying the knife was 25 to 28 years old, 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair. Both wore blue jeans.
Anyone with information can contact Sunderland police on 0191-454 7555.
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