Terror as fake police rob woman aged 92

South Yorkshire Police have issued photographs of the injuries suffered by the pensioner when she was restrained by the man who robbed her at her home in Rotherham.

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 fled the scene, officers said.

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

They went to the elderly woman’s home in Bawtry Road at 6.50pm on Saturday claiming to be police officers.

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.”

The detective added: “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 man is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build with a round face and he had a thick grey moustache.

He was wearing a blue anorak with a hood, which he wore up on his head to conceal his face 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.

She had pulled the hood up to conceal most of her face.

The woman is also believed to have spoken with a local accent.