Police are appealing for witnesses after an 86-year-old woman’s home was burgled.
The victim had been out shopping when she returned home to find that entry had been forced to her property via a rear door and an untidy search of the entire house had been carried out.
The incident happened on West Chilton Terrace, Ferryhill at some point between 9.30am and 11.30am 16th January.
It is believed that the perpetrators stole about £50 cash. Crime enquiry officer, Louise Coglan from Bishop Auckland CID said: “Understandably the victim has been left very upset by this incident and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. If anyone has any information at all, then please contact Durham Constabulary on 101 and ask for myself or quote reference number 129 of January15.”
Claire Herworth
