Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Hoole on Saturday (September 20).

The male offender followed a woman, who is in her 60s, through the front door of her home in Bishopfield Court, Derby Place, and lightly pushed her inside the house sometime between 5.30pm and 6pm.

The man then removed two bags from the hallway and one from the kitchen before making off from the property.

DC Nigel Moore said: "Although the victim was not harmed she was left shaken. We are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious people in the area of Bishopsfield Court on Saturday, September 20, to contact police."

Anyone with information should contact DC Moore on 101 quoting incident number 352 of September 21, 2014.

Information can also be passed on anonymously by contacting contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.