Appeal: Robbery, Elland Road, Brighouse

Monday, 16 July, 2012

Detectives are appealing for information after a 59 year old man was robbed in his own home in Brighouse.

The incident occurred on Elland Road when three masked men entered the property demanding money.

The suspects then left the property with cash and jewellery.

They are believed to have fled in a blue Jeep Cherokee down Brighouse Wood Lane and onto Waterloo Road, Brighouse.

The vehicle was recovered burnt out later that day in the Fagley area of Bradford.

The victim was left shaken but otherwise uninjured.

The three suspects were wearing Balaclava masks and gloves and are described as being approximately 5ft 10ins tall.

Calderdale CID would like to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident on Sunday, 24 June, at 10.50am. They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a similar vehicle being driven at speed in the area at the time. Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Richard Scott in Calderdale CID on 01422 337083.