A WOMAN chased a burglar from a flat belonging to her parents ­— who are both in their eighties.

The woman confronted the man in the bedroom of the property in Sussex Way, Peacehaven, on Wednesday (October 10).

He ran away, pushing her as he made his escape.

He was seen running along The Esplanade and then into the car park at the rear of Marine Court.

Gold jewellery from the bedroom was later found to be missing.

He was between 60 and 65 years old and wore a flat cap, beige suede jacket and blue jeans.

The man is being linked to another incident in the same flat block on August 18. The elderly resident heard a noise and found a man looking through her jewellery box, she confronted him and he left.

Detective Constable Andrew Mountford-Laker said: "This man appears to be targeted vulnerable older people and we are very keen to trace him.

Contact 101 quoting serial number 696 of 10/10.