AN ELDERLY woman was tied up with her dressing gown cord during a burglary.

The incident happened in Rhosneigr on Monday, March 22 at about 7.30 pm.

The elderly lady was confronted by two men at her home address. They told the victim they were police officers before tying her up with her dressing gown cord and stealing cash and a large metal safe.

Detective Inspector Andy Gibson said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim, and we are appealing to the public to come forward with any information regarding this incident.

"The burglary occurred in the Sandy Lane / Station Road area of Rhosneigr.

"We are particularly keen to hear from residents who may have had any cold callers to their property, or seen any suspicious vehicles in the area.'

"We are also appealing to anyone who may have driven through Rhosneigr at this time and may have dashcam footage.

"We have a dedicated team of detectives assigned to this investigation who will continue to follow up all lines of inquiry."