Police appeal after elderly woman finds intruder in her bedroom

The burglary took place at a property on on Pulvertoft Lane in Boston.

Some time between 6am and 6.20am an elderly lady woke to find an offender in her bedroom searching through her belongings on April 9.

The lady, aged 75, screamed out in shock. The offender ran down the stairs and out of the property. It is not believed that anything was stolen during the incident, said police.

When officers arrived the victim fainted in shock as a result of the burglary, otherwise she was not physically injured and has been remarkably robust and strong in coping with the burglary.

If you have any information about this incident contact police on our non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 63 of April 9. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.