AN elderly woman was left 'extremely shaken' after three masked burglars barged their way into her home in Eastham.

Merseyside Police received a report at around 8.50pm on Monday, September 24 that three men had called at the home on Millersdale Close and told the woman they needed to inspect her bins.

They then ransacked her home, stealing cash and valuables.

It's believed the men were around 25-years-old, wore dark clothing and had their faces covered.

The woman, who is in her 60s, was not injured but was left extremely shaken by her ordeal.

Detective inspector Mike Dalton said: “This was a despicable offence against an elderly woman.

"It's hard to believe that anyone would stoop so low as to con their way into the home of an elderly person and steal money and valuables.

"Offenders like this deliberately target the most vulnerable in our community in their own homes, a place where they have a right to feel safe and secure, and we are actively working to identify the people involved in this incident so they can be brought to justice.

“I would ask anyone who lives in the Eastham area who has seen anyone acting suspiciously to contact us.

"I would also ask people to take a few minutes and ensure that any elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends or people in your care are given the right advice and guidance when dealing with callers who they don’t know."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on social media via @MerPolCC, call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 18200201803.

Police are also urging people to follow key advice available here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/28290.aspx#5baa1b0d6c70d