Detectives want to speak to anyone with information, especially anyone who may have seen suspicious-looking people or vehicles in the area at the time of the burglary. Inspector Gareth Thomas, of Sheffield Central’s neighborhood policing team, said: “This was an unpleasant incident which has left the elderly resident extremely upset. I know that such incidents cause concern for local people. There will be an increased police presence in the area today as we carry out our investigations. My team will also increase patrols in the area in the coming days. If you have any concerns or information please speak to them.”Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 39 of November 12. You can also contact the force using its new online service chat or the online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/ Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visit their website: www. crimestoppers-uk.org. A woman in her 80s was confronted by two masked men after they broke into her home in Rannmoor, Sheffield, in the early hours of Saturday, November 12. Police file photo
