ARMED imposters claiming to be from a water company forced their way into a house and ransacked it.

Three men, who claimed to be from Thames Water, forced their way into a house in Mowbray Close, Epping, on March 9.

The trio pulled out a knife and a gun on a 20-year-old who asked them for ID. The men then locked two men in the garage while they searched the house.

The thugs made off with cash, two watches and a black Prada bag.

Anyone with any information should call 101.