Police appeal after elderly woman was burgled in Coventry  - The Coventry Observer
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Police appeal after elderly woman was burgled in Coventry 

Holly Clement 18th Nov, 2024   0

AFTER HER home was broken into in Coventry, an elderly woman said she has never been so scared in all her life.

West Midlands Police are investigating the burglary and have carried out house to house enquiries as well as reviewing CCTV in the area.

The break in happened in the Earlsdon area just after 2pm on Monday October 14, when the woman who’s in her 80s, found the offender in her home.

The lady was not hurt but her jewellery and mobile phone were taken.

The force have offered her support after the incident, she said: “I have never been so scared in all of my life as I was when I turned around and came face to face with the man.”

Investigators believe the offender was of slight build, about 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in tall, with shoulder-length brown hair.




If you recognise the man call 101 or message the police on the Live Chat on the website – West Midlands Police said they are aware the footage is unclear.