POLICE are appealing for readers to help track down two men who stole £200 in cash after breaking into the home of a 79-year-old man.

The pair fled from the pensioner's home in Sherdley Park Drive, Sutton, at about 8pm on Wednesday, February 10, after being challenged by a neighbour.

One of the intruders was aged about 17 or 18 years, 5ft 5in tall, slim, and clean shaven. The other was taller, also of slim build and clean shaven with short hair. Both were white and wore dark clothes and the second man was carrying a door pelmet.

Anyone who can help police inquiries can contact DC Nigel Heslop at St Helens police station on 0151 777 6874, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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