THIEVES burgled a pensioner's house while he was in hospital and took over £5000 worth of goods.
They broke into the 82-year-old's bungalow in Broad Town, Wootton Bassett, on the night of New Year's Day and took a grandfather clock worth £3000 and a silver pocket watch worth £2000.
Police believe the thieves got into the house by forcing open a window and that they must have had a van with them to drive the stolen goods away.
Anyone with information should contact Swindon police on 01793 528111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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