A 91-YEAR-old woman was left badly shaken last night after would-be thieves pushed past her and searched her home at Kilndown, near Tunbridge Wells.

The thieves, who were looking for cash, struck at about 7pm. As she opened the door, two men pushed past her and went into her living room to search for money. They left emtpy handed. A neighbour saw a dark-coloured Ford Orion parked outside at the time.

There have been similar incidents in recent weeks in other Weald villages, including Sissinghurst, Rolvenden and High Halden.

A Weald police spokeswoman said the latest victim had been "very shaken" by her ordeal. One of the intruders is white, aged about 50, tall, medium build, with short, dark hair, a round face and small nose. He was clean-shaven and wearing a dark suit and white shirt.

The other is white, about 19, 5ft 8ins, slim, wearing dark blue jeans, a dark zip-up jacket and light-coloured baseball cap.

Det Con Any Nevin of Weald Police aid: "This illustrates how important it is for all householders to be on their guard. We strongly advise that doors are always answered with a security chain in place. If the identity of the callers is not known, or cannot be established, they do not have a right to be let in."

Anyone with information on the two men can contact Ashford police on 01233 611055 quoting crime reference number JZ/003377/02 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.