Three teenage girls were left in a “distressed and shocked” state after intruders barged into their house and stole jewellery.

The girls fled into a different part of the house and hid in another room while the three men searched through belongings.

The incident took place at a house in Chippendale Rise, off Rhodesway, between Allerton and Girlington. Their parents were out at the time.

Airedale and North Bradford CID would like to speak to anyone who has information about the incident which happened between 7.50pm and 8.10pm on Friday.

Police said three men, in dark clothing, knocked on the door and barged their way into the house .

After a while, the intruders left with jewellery, leaving the teenagers shocked but uninjured.

Police said it was a ‘distressing’ incident. Call DC Jim Singleton at Airedale and North Bradford CID on 101.