Daring thieves attempted a pair of daylight robberies in the Llanfyllin area on Saturday.
The houses targeted in Llanfyllin and Pen-Y-Bont Fawr were occupied at the time of the offences – between 5pm-6pm.
It has prompted Llanfyllin Police to warn residents to keep their doors and windows closed and they have asked that anyone with information should contact them on 101.