A 78-YEAR-OLD woman was robbed in her own home in the middle of the day.
Police have arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of the robbery at Lister Street in Hartlepool, but are appealing for information.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said the victim was “extremely shocked and shaken” following the robbery just before 1pm on Saturday, January 26.
She was unharmed and was being comforted by friends and family today, Sunday, January 27.
Anyone with any information can contact Detective Sergeant Jo Wright, of Hartlepool CID, on the non-emergency police number 101. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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