Police are still hunting a burglar who sneaked into the Burnley home of an 84-year-old pensioner causing her to collapse with heart problems.
The pensioner was taken ill after discovering two purses had been stolen from the living room of her home in Ighten Road, Burnley, last Tuesday night.
The victim, who is now recovering in hospital, called police after discovering the theft of two purses.
Anyone with information should contact police on 01282 425001 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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