Police are appealing for witnesses or information following a burglary in Lyndhurst.
Police were called to an address in Chapel Lane just before 1pm today, Monday, April 4.
A teenage girl returned to the family home at around 12.30pm where she disturbed an intruder. He forced the girl to lie on a bed where he tied her hands and then left the property. The girl was shocked and disturbed by the incident but was otherwise unharmed.
He is described as:
- White
- Aged 40 to 50 years old
- Thin build
- Short receding grey hair
- He was wearing a loose fitting blue jacket, possibly a shell suit top and blue jeans.
He made off on foot from the premises with some jewellery, a mobile phone and a small amount of cash.
Chapel Lane is a busy road in Lyndhurst with a constant flow of passing motorists and pedestrians. Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who was in the Chapel Lane/Sandy Lane area immediately before or after the incident who may have seen this man to contact them.
Information should be given by phoning Lyndhurst CID on 101 or the Crimestoppers charity line anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
