Two masked men carried out a targeted burglary at an elderly woman’s home on Glenmore Road in Minehead on the evening of Friday, November 21. Between 6:40 pm and 7:00 pm, the intruders entered the property, stealing a significant amount of cash and two bank cards from a bedroom.
The victim, a woman in her seventies, confronted the men as they were making their way back downstairs. Startled, the burglars fled the scene, leaving the homeowner shaken but physically unharmed. Police believe the burglary was premeditated, given the nature of the theft.
Witnesses described the suspects as wearing dark clothing and face coverings. One man is approximately 6 feet tall with a face covering marked by a yellow symbol, while the second man also wore a face mask. Authorities have not yet identified the suspects.
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Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information from the public. Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Jones emphasized the significant impact of the crime on the vulnerable victim and encouraged anyone who saw the suspects or has CCTV or doorbell footage from the area around the time of the offence to come forward.
Since the incident, officers have been conducting reassurance patrols, door-to-door enquiries, and reviewing CCTV footage in the vicinity to assist their investigation. Specialist support is being provided to the victim in the wake of the distressing event.