A 93-YEAR-OLD woman from Weaverham was burgled while she was at home on Sunday night.

Burglars are believed to have forced themselves into the elderly woman’s home in Fir Grove via the back window at some time between 9.20pm on Sunday, September 18, and 8am on Monday, September 19.

The woman was at home at the time and thieves made off with money, a TV and a vacuum cleaner.

Northwich Police are now appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

A police spokesman said: “The offenders made off in an unknown direction. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information which may help police with their enquiries is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 141 of September 19.”

Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.