HARPENDEN POLICE ARE APPEALING FOR WITNESSES and information following the incident at a property in The Warren on Thursday, May 26, between 3pm and 4.30pm. Burglars broke into the property but, after unsuccessfully trying to open a safe, left empty handed.

Anyone with any information should ring Pc Garrard via the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.