CASH was stolen from a house on Hala Hill, Lancaster, while the elderly resident was in another room.

The thief took £30 in cash and bank books from the home before being disturbed by the 80 year old householder.

The burglar is described as male, white, 35 years old, of medium build, 5ft 10in tall with an Irish accent, short, black hair, unshaven, wearing a grey T-shirt, grey shorts and white plimsolls.