BURGLARS broke into the home of a 101-year-old woman in Jericho, Oxford.

The elderly women triggered an alarm in her Nelson Street home when she realised someone was trying to force their way in through her front door.

Police arrived to discover the door forced open but no-one in the house. Nothing was stolen.

Two men were seen leaving the property. One was about 5ft 10in tall, with collar-length hair. The other man was about 5ft 8in tall with short hair around the sides and slicked back on top.

Anyone with information should call Pc David Kuttner on 08458 505505.