Maidenhead & Windsor

Police are hunting two youths who broke into the home of an elderly man in Waltham St Lawrence, Maidenhead on Saturday afternoon and stole two wallets containing cash.

At about 4.15pm on 4 February, a man in his late sixties was at his home in Milley Road, Waltham St Lawrence Maidenhead, when two young men came in through the unlocked back door. They claimed that a neighbour’s cat had been run over, but then began rummaging through his belongings.

When the householder, who is disabled, tried to stop them, one of the burglars hit him on the head, knocking him to the floor. The burglars then ran off with a cheque book and two wallets containing cash.

Although he was left shaken, the man was not injured in the incident.

Both the burglars were white males in their late teens. One was about 5ft 7ins to 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with dark hair. He was wearing a grey anorak, dark trousers and black shoes, and spoke with an Irish accent. His accomplice was of similar age and build, but slightly shorter. He was wearing a black anorak, dark trousers and black shoes.

Anyone who saw two youths behaving suspiciously in the area at the time, or who has any other information about the incident, is asked to contact the investigating officer, Det Sgt Steven Witts, on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police