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Five masked thugs pinned down an 87-year-old dementia sufferer so they could rip jewellery from her body.

They also stole cash and medicine after bursting into her home in Springfield Crescent, West Bromwich .

A second victim who was staying at the pensioner’s home had money taken from her purse.

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Acting Det Sgt Julian Hawley, who is investigating the robbery, said: “This was a really traumatic and disturbing ordeal for the victims who were minding their own business in their own home.

“Officers are trawling CCTV of the area and have been conducting house to house enquiries, we have also stepped up patrols in the area to reassure the community.

“We are currently pursuing a number of lines of enquiry but would be very keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the offence – even the most insignificant piece of information could help us progress our investigation.”

It happened at 9.30pm on March 30.

Anyone with information should call West Bromwich police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.

Details can also be emailed at contactus@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk