An intruder forced a window open to an elderly woman's house in one of two reported burglary incidents on the same road.

Both a burglary and an attempted burglary are reported to have happened in Northdown Park Road, Margate, between midday and 5pm on Sunday.

The first happened between 1pm and 2pm while the elderly occupant was in the house.

The offence was discovered when the resident heard the front door slamming and realised money and a purse had been stolen from her handbag.

The second incident was reported at a neighbouring property.

A person gained entry to the back garden and attempted to kick in a door to the house some time between midday and 5pm.

Investigating officer detective sergeant Neil Martin said: "We are linking the two incidents and are appealing to anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area on Sunday afternoon to contact us."

If you can help, phone police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime reference ZY/18098/18.