Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager robbed an elderly woman.

The incident happened at about 7pm on Saturday when the teenager forced the door open of the woman's home in Grassington Road, Middlesbrough. He pushed past the woman and stole property before making off.

The teenager is described as white, aged between 14 and 15, thin build with light brown mousy hair in a curtain style. He was wearing training shoes, light blue jeans and burgundy or mauve waist-length jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Rhonda Park at Middlesbrough CID on (01642) 303135.