Castlefield burglary – Man, 80, threatened with knife

An 80 year old man was threatened with a knife during a burglary in Castlefield on Monday 26th May 2014.

At approximately 4.15pm a man forced his way into a house in Cross Road, Castlefield.

The alleged offender then proceeded to threaten the 80 year old man who occupied the property with a knife before stealing a large amount of cash.

Described as black, well built and around 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall the offender was wearing a dark grey tracksuit with matching tracksuit bottoms. The hood of the tracksuit was up, he was wearing gloves and had his face covered.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for anyone who can help with their enquiries to call High Wycombe CID via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111 No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Further information can be found on the Thames Valley Police website.