A FRAIL pensioner was confronted in her home by a burglar and locked in her front room.
Detectives said that they are "desperate" to catch the offender who threatened his 82-year-old victim before stealing £130 in cash.
The burglary took place at the victim's home in Whalley New Road, Blackburn, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.
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