Burglar shone torch at elderly woman and granddaughter in Spalding home

police tapeAn elderly woman and her young granddaughter were woken up by a burglar shining a torch at them.

The terrifying incident happened at around 2.30am on Sunday, August 3.

The burglar forced entry to the property in Exeter Drive, Spalding, by jemmying a rear door.

After shining the torch at the pair, the burglar fled empty handed.

Anyone with information should contact Lincolnshire Police by dialling 101 and quoting the incident number 98 of August 3. Report crimes anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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