Burglar threatens woman, 85.A TERRIFIED ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. pensioner PENSIONER. One who is supported by an allowance at the will of another. It is more usually applied to him who receives an annuity or pension from the government. woke to find an intruder standing at the end of her bed, demanding money. The 85-year-old woman was threatened in her bedroom in the middle of the night. But police yesterday said the burglar left when the woman insisted she had no money to give him. Officers last night said she was unharmed but extremely distressed by her ordeal. Speaking from her home last night, the victim, who did not wish to be named, said she was still shaken. But, she said: "I'm OK, I'm as well as can be expected." The break-in happened at about 2am on Saturday. It is unclear how the man, who is described as 5ft 9ins tall and was wearing a black hooded coat Noun 1. hooded coat - a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head capote greatcoat, overcoat, topcoat - a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter , gained entry to the house in Danube Street. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A spokesman said: "This was a terrifying attack and the victim is not surprisingly traumatised." Anybody with information should call the Crimestoppers Hotline on 0800 555 111. |
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