THE POLICE are investigating a burglary after a gang of masked men were seen in a garden at the weekend.

Thames Valley Police confirmed it received a report of a burglary on Quarrendon Road in Amersham around 7.45pm on Saturday April 15.

Concerned residents took to social media after they saw police officers with dogs searching the front gardens around the Ridgeway and Quarrendon Road areas.

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A man spotted four masked men in his garden on Quarrendon Road, but they were put off breaking into his house and instead turned their attention to the house next door, a social media post claimed.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating the incident and anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or make a report online quoting reference 43230164176.”