Pensioner threatened by armed burglars in Wokingham
A woman in her seventies was held in a room by armed gang
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Wokingham.
At around 9pm on Wednesday (15/3), a group of offenders entered a property in Mays Road.
The occupant, a woman in her seventies, was held in the living room by one of the offenders who was in possession of a screwdriver and a trowel.
The other offenders carried out a search of the upstairs of the property and asked the victim where the safe was.
The offenders stole a purse containing cash, a Samsung phone, an Amazon Fire kindle and a jewellery box that contained a number of rings, a necklace and other items of jewellery.
The offenders are described as four to six white men, aged in their early twenties. They were all wearing similar clothing which is described as a long sleeved, thin, black, nylon top, black trousers and a thin, black balaclava.
One offender was described as being around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with dark coloured eyes. The black top he was wearing has a small, silver, diamond-shaped logo on the left hand side and he had a local accent. He was in possession of a screwdriver.
Another offender was described as around 5ft 10ins tall with a stocky build.
It’s also believe that one of the offenders may have been in possession of a weapon, potentially a BB gun.
The victim was not injured in the incident.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Paul Roche, based at Loddon Valley police station, said:
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, or who may have information about, this incident to please come forward.
“We’d also ask the public to check any dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage in case it may have captured something that could assist this investigation.
“Additional patrols have been put in place so you may see an increase of officers in the area.
“Anyone with information can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43230116886.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”