Information appeal made after mother and child are threatened at their home
A mother and baby have been threatened with a gun after a masked thief has smashed his way into their home in Bolton. The incident occurred at around 12:15pm on Tuesday 8th July 2014, when a man has used a brick to smash through the patio doors of a house on Widcombe Drive in Breightmet. The man was holding a gun and he pointed it towards the 30 year old woman who had been inside with her 10 month old baby.
The thief then marched the woman upstairs with her baby in her arms and he demanded jewellery and cash. The man ransacked the bedrooms and has searched through cabinets and drawers. He stole a gold watch, the woman’s engagement ring and a small amount of cash; he has then run out of the house and has jumped over the fence in the back garden.
The offender has been described as being white, about 6ft tall with a slim build and he spoke with a Bolton accent. He had been wearing a black woollen balaclava and black jogging bottoms and a black long sleeved top.
Detective Inspector Charlotte Cadden from Bolton division said ‘This woman was terrified when a man smashed his way through the patio doors of her house. He held a gun towards her and her young child and marched her up the stairs and demanded money and jewellery. Thankfully neither the woman or her child were injured, but they have been left traumatised by the ordeal.
We are determined to identify the man and are asking for anyone who may have seen him before or after the break-in to get in touch with us. Your information could be vital to our investigation so please call us if you saw, heard or know anything.’
Anybody who has got any information has been asked to get in touch with police on 0161 856 5761 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.