by Lynn Cox

Two men forced their way into the home of an elderly couple and stole jewellery.

The pair knocked on the door of the couple in Rochester Road, and forced their way in.

They posed as workers needing to check the gas and water pipes, after they stole the jewellery, they drove off in a blue van towards Cuxton.

The van had white writing on it.

It drove quickly along the Rochester Road (A228) towards Cuxton between 5.30 and 6.30pm.

Neither of the couple, who are in their 80s, were injured but are said to be very shaken up by their ordeal.

One of the burglars is between 40 and 45, 6ft and of heavy build with short dark hair.

The other is around 45, about 5ft 6in of thin build with short dark hair.

Det Insp Kevin Downard said: “This is a disgraceful incident with two elderly victims in their own home.

“We have already carried out house to house enquiries and are speaking with local residents who may have been in the area at the time of the offence.

“This is an extremely unusual crime in Medway.

“The van almost crashed into another vehicle as it left the driveway of the home.

“We would like any motorists who were in the area at that time to come forward.

“It was a distinctive blue van with white lettering on the side.”

Anyone with information should call police on 01634 792682 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.