Police are today appealing for witnesses after a 70-year-old Felixstowe woman had money, bank card and mobile phone stolen from her home during a sneak burglary.

The crime took place at some point between Wednesday May 13, at 4pm and Thursday May 14 at 4pm at a property on Cornwall Road.

The suspect entered the premises via an insecure rear door and took a purse containing £15 in £5 notes, a bank card and a Samsung S5 mobile telephone.

The victim, a woman in her 70s, realised her possessions had been stolen late on Thursday afternoon and then reported it to police

Enquiries are on-going and anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has knowledge of the suspect should contact Ipswich CID quoting crime reference 37/26512/20 either by the Suffolk police website or email – [email protected]

The police have offered some tips to remind people of home security advice:

Always lock your doors, even when you're at home

Always leave your house looking occupied

More guidance can be found here checklist

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999