AN ELDERLY couple had £500 in cash burgled from their Presteigne home.

Police are appealing for information following the incident at around 1am on July 13.

The 93-year-old homeowner was woken by the disturbance and called police. He described one of the offenders as a white male, tanned skin, slim build, medium height in his mid 20s and wearing a hood.

Anybody who saw people acting suspiciously in the area, or who was driving through the area is asked to contact police on 101 as a matter of urgency.

Please quote reference number DPP/2426/13/07/2017/02/C.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311908.