Two men burst into a home wielding a firearm and demanding cash yesterday evening, but fled the scene empty-handed on a maroon motorbike.

The home invasion took place at 5.15pm on Orchard Grove in Pembroke and involved two men wearing dark helmets and clothing. One suspect is described as 5ft 6 ins, while the other was 5ft 10 ins.

Detective are investigating the possibility that the aggravated burglary is linked to a second incident later in the evening when two men on a “reddish” bike threatened a motorcyclist with a firearm.

The second incident took place at 11.30pm on Palmetto Road in Devonshire near the junction with Tribe Road 2. The victim managed to escape the two men on a bike, and was not injured.

The victims in the armed raid on Orchard Grove have so far declined to assist police.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information should contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the confidential and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.