A Thief let himself into a pensioner’s house and stole money while she was watching television.

Detectives have issued an urgent appeal for information following the burglary in Greys Road, Eastbourne, just after 9pm on Friday.

The elderly woman had left a back door open and while she was watching television somebody entered her home and stole money from an upstairs bedroom.

Detective Dave Styles, of Sussex Police, said: “The victim is very upset that someone came into her home while she was there.

“I would like to remind people to please keep doors and windows closed and locked – particularly in the evening.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 quoting serial number 2118 of August 20.