A WOMAN and child were subject to a horror ordeal after two masked men robbed them in their Stevenston home leaving them 'terrified'. 

Police are appealing for information after the incident in the early hours of Wednesday, February 24.

Around 2.45am, two men wearing balaclavas and armed with weapons forced their way into the property in Morrison Court.

They threatened the 37-year-old woman before leaving with a small quantity of cash.

The first suspect is described as 6ft2, of slim build and wearing a dark long-sleeved top and jeans.

He possibly had an English or Irish accent.

The second suspect is described as 5ft10, of heavy build, and wearing a dark coloured top and jeans.

He spoke with a local accent.

They are believed to have made off from the street in a white transit van.

Detective Constable Will Thomson from Saltcoats CID said: “The woman was home alone with her child at the time and both were left terrified by what happened.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who was in or near to Morrison Court in the early hours of this morning, and saw anything at all suspicious, to get in touch.

“I would also ask any motorists with dash-cams who were in the area to please check back their footage in case they have captured anything which could be significant, in particular any white transit vans.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Saltcoats CID quoting incident number 0226 of Wednesday, February 24, 2021."