BURGLARS broke into a 91-year-old woman's home to steal just £5.

The two man gang struck at 4pm on Wednesday, September 13, after gaining access to the elderly woman's house on Abingdon Avenue, Whitefield.

Once inside, they stole her purse valued at £10 which contained £5 and the woman's bus pass.

The first man is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, in his late 20s and of slim build with medium length dark hair. He was wearing a dark blue jacket.

The second burglar was white, 6ft tall, slim and aged about 50. He wore a cap and blue jacket. Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.