MEN armed with bats and knives smashed a car parked on a Reading driveway on Tuesday.
Police are now appealing for witnesses for the aggravated burglary.
The incident took place at a home on George Street, off Reading’s Oxford Road, around 5.10pm on Tuesday, January 11.
Officers said that two men turned up at the home, and used the bats and knives to damage the car which belonged to the victim, a man in his forties.
Both of the offenders are described as black men of slim build.
One is around 6ft 5ins tall and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and had a short beard.
The other is around 5ft 5ins tall and was wearing a black puffer jacket and had his hood up.
A dark blue Mercedes with the partial registration of VK09 is also believed to be connected with the offence.
No injuries were sustained during the incident.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Emma Pointon based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed or knows anything about this incident to please come forward.
“To report any information, you can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43220014743.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
The original version of this report said the incident took place in Caversham. The incident took place in the George Street off Reading’s Oxford Road. We apologise for the confusion.
