AN elderly woman was left "terrified" after being confronted by a masked man in the middle of the night.
The 74-year-old woman, who lives off Rufford Drive, Whitefield, woke at 4.30am on Tuesday to find a man standing by her bed shining a torch in her face.
He grabbed the woman's black shoulder bag, containing £100, and escaped down Rufford Drive.
The raider, who forced a kitchen window, was small and slim built. He wore a black balaclava and a shiny black jacket, possibly leather.
The woman, who suffers from heart and breathing problems, was badly shaken.
Police have issued a warning to home owners to check that all doors and windows are secured at night.
Sgt Mick Baker said: "This was an extremely terrifying ordeal for the lady concerned and we are keen to catch the person responsible.
"Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously in the middle of the night should contact the police immediately."
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