Rotherham woman, 92, robbed in her home by bogus police duo

South Yorkshire Police have issued photographs of the injuries sustained by the pensioner when she was restrained by a man who robbed her at her home in Rotherham along with a woman accomplice.

A spokesman said that after pushing the pensioner into her flat, the man held the 92-year-old, causing injuries to her arms, while the woman searched the property.

Approximately £400 in cash was stolen before the pair left the scene, officers said.

Detective said the pair believed to be responsible are in their 50s.

They went to the elderly woman’s home in Bawtry Road at 6.50pm on Saturday telling the householders they were from the police.

Detective Inspector Steve Ashmore said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for an elderly member of the community and we’re providing all relevant support to the woman.

“It appears to be an isolated incident but that’s no consolation to the victim who sustained significant bruising to her arms.

“To trick your way into someone’s home is devious and calculated but then to restrain a pensioner and take cash from her purse is a despicable act. House-to-house and forensic inquiries continue and I urge anyone with information to contact us.”

The male suspect is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build with a round face and he had a thick grey moustache.

The man was wearing a blue anorak with a hood, which he wore up on his head, and spoke with a local accent. The woman is described as white, 5ft 4in, slim build and was wearing a blue anorak similar to the man with a hood, which was pulled up covering most of her face. She also spoke with a local accent.