A pensioner's health is thought to have deteriorated after the shock of finding two intruders inside his Bristol home.
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a burglary at the Brislington home of a man in his 80s.
Two men forced entry into a property, in Bellevue Terrace, between 11am and noon on Wednesday, November 10.
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Police said in a statement: "We’re investigating the burglary of a Bristol pensioner’s home and want to hear from anyone who can help our enquiries.
"Two men forced entry into the property but left when they realised the householder – a man in his 80s – was at home and other family members were expected back.
"It’s not believed anything was stolen, but it’s thought the shock may have contributed to a decline in the pensioner’s health."
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He was able to describe one of the intruders as being about 5ft 9ins tall and of large build and the other as shorter. Both were white and aged in their 30s or 40s.
Police have made door-to-door enquiries and crime scene investigators have examined the property. Officers have also put a marker for an urgent response on the address.
Police want to speak to anyone who may have been in Bellevue Terrace between 11am and 12pm on Wednesday, November 10.
Officers are keen to hear from people who may have seen anyone acting supiciously in the area at the time, or those who mjay have phone, dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage.
Call police on 101 with the reference 5221264742 or alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
