Elderly woman burgled after two men force their way into her home
She tried to close the door on them
Two men have forced their way into the home of an elderly woman in Bournemouth.
Police believe they stole a safe containing documents, keys and money.
At around midday on Tuesday 11 July two men attended a property in Malvern Road and tried to convince the occupant that the house needed work done.
When the occupant – an elderly woman – refused to engage with them and tried to shut the door, one of the men forced his way in.
Once inside, the men claimed that they needed to find for a lost leaflet in the garden and during their apparent search also wanted to go upstairs for a look outside.
At some point during the time the men were in the property, it is believed that they stole a safe.
Police Constable Andrew Kelly, of Bournemouth police, said: “As part of my investigation, I am now in a position to issue images of one of the suspects.
“I am hoping that somebody may recognise this man and can assist with my enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230107890.