Police hunt burglary man

11:34am Friday 4th July 2008

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man robbed from a woman at a home in Whitecross.

The attack took place at 7.15am on Tuesday, June 10.

The owner of the home, on Whitecross Road, woke up to find the man in the hall - after a minor altercation he stole and cash and left.

Detectives say she was left shaken and distress and had a minor injury.

The offender is described as being a black, in his teens, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms, a dark zip jacket and beanie hat which had a dark stripe going through it.

He was also described by the victim as having an unusual odour.

Anyone with any information should call DC Jackie Gee or DC Steve Deehan at the Warrington burglary unit. Details can be left for them on 01244 613831 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.