71-year-old woman threatened with machete in aggravated burglary

A71-YEAR-OLD woman was threatened with a machete by four masked men during an aggravated burglary at her home.

A 71-YEAR-OLD woman was threatened with a machete by four masked men during an aggravated burglary at her home.

A bike was stolen when the men entered the property on Carlyle Road, Maltby at around 1am on Sunday (August 6).

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A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Among items that were stolen was a distinctive orange bike.

“It is reported that the offenders fled the scene in a small black vehicle with blacked out windows.

“Officers are urging local residents in Maltby to check CCTV and doorbell cameras for footage of the bike or the vehicle.”

Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the bike being ridden around the area.

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Anyone with information can report to South Yorkshire Police online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 62 of August 6.

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via www.crimestoppers.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

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