A 94-year-old woman had jewelry stolen from her home while she was inside, said police.

The incident was said to have taken place between 9am and 5pm on July 25 in the Arnside area.

Police investigating the incident said the offender entered the rear of the property through an open ground floor window.

In another incident, jewelery worth £1,600 was also stolen from the Arnside area.

Anyone with information contact police on 101.