It's believed to have happened in Crediton on Tuesday [3 September]
Police are investigating, after two people were doused in petrol before being threatened with a lighter during a burglary in Crediton.
The incident is believed to have happened shortly after 10pm on Tuesday night [3 September] where five men wearing balaclavas are said to have stolen a number of items, including bank cards.
An officer has described it as a “shocking crime” but say it was an isolated incident.
DS Skinner said: “We received reports that five men entered the property and covered the two occupants in petrol before threatening them with a lighter. No one was injured in the incident.
“It was further reported that the men, who were reportedly wearing balaclavas, stole a number of items including bank cards, before fleeing the scene.
“We believe that the offenders were known to the occupants of the property and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101@dc.police.uk quoting CR/080104/19
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