A pair of heartless burglars forced their way into an elderly couple’s home after pretending to ask about a missed delivery.
Police were called to a property on Walmersley Road in Bury following the incident, just after 7pm on February 26.
Two men knocked at the door and asked the homeowners if they had taken in a parcel for them.
They then pushed the elderly couple back, forced their way into their home and stole cash and electronics.
After ransacking the property, the pair then fled the scene on foot.
No one was injured in the incident but paramedics attended as a precaution.
A number of burglaries of a similar nature have also taken place around Bury, and police are now investigating whether they are linked.
Detective sergeant Stuart Round, from GMP's Bury CID, said: "This was a distressing incident for the elderly couple who answered the door to the two males who asked about a missed delivery before they forced their way in.
"Thankfully, no one was injured but they've been left understandably shaken.
"We currently believe this incident may be linked to other reported burglaries due to the similar circumstances and we would ask residents to be vigilant but come forward with any information that may assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 64540 quoting log number 2459 of 26/02/21
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
