An elderly man was burgled in Bristol and police have launched an investigation. Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following the aggravated burglary on Thursday, January 9.
An unknown masked burglar broke into a home on Greenlands Way, Henbury, at around 2pm. He stole money before fleeing the area.
Police said the victim, aged in his 80s, was injured in the burglary. They are now appealing to track down the burglar and have issued a description of the offender.
The suspect is described as white, between 30-40 years old, with dark hair. He was reportedly wearing a black jacket, dark blue denim jeans and light brown Timberland-style boots. He also wore a full face mask.
A woman, aged in her 30s, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary. She has been released on conditional bail.
Detective Sergeant Suzanne Ashley said: “This is an alarming incident against a vulnerable member of our society. A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and she has been released on conditional bail.
“We understand this incident may be very shocking and upsetting for residents and members of the public and I would like to reassure them we are taking this incident very seriously. Increased patrols were immediately put into place following the event to provide community reassurance and we ask anyone with any concerns to approach our officers and speak with their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
“We are interested in speaking to anyone who has doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage covering the Greenlands Way area, or the surrounding roads. If you can help, please call us straight away via our 101 service.”
Avon and Somerset Police said: “If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225007012, or complete our online appeals form.
“You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.”