As people were celebrating Easter, a woman in her 60s, spent two days indoors after she was gagged and tied up in her house by a burglar.

The criminal forced his way into the victim’s home after asking her for a cup of water, claiming he was thirsty from cycling.

Friends of the old woman  contacted the police who broke into her residence at Frittenden Kent in England after they were unable to contact her between Easter Sunday and Tuesday. She was found tied and gagged as she was unable to move.

The invader who approached the woman for water, claimed to be thirsty after cycling.

A police spokesperson said:

“A woman aged in her 60s was assaulted during an ordeal in Staplehurst Road, Frittenden, after a man showed up at her home asking for water.

“It is reported that the victim was in her garden at around 6pm on Sunday when the suspect initially appeared at a fence.

“He claimed he had been cycling and asked for a drink but after being given a bottle of water jumped over the fence and forced the woman inside the property.

“It is alleged the suspect stole money and valuables and that the woman was assaulted. The victim was then restrained, before the suspect left.

“At around 7.30pm on Tuesday April 6, concerns were raised to police by people known to the victim, after they had been unable to contact her.

“Officers attended the address, which is located between junctions for Mill Lane and Cradducks Lane and they found the victim inside, still restrained. She was taken to hospital, where she is now recovering.

“An investigation is being led by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate. The suspect is white, aged in his 20s to 30s, around 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build.

“The victim has endured a harrowing and traumatic ordeal and we are appealing to members of the public to help us find the person responsible.”

“He was described as having a local accent and wearing black trainers, a black hooded top and black gloves with white markings on them. If you have any information call Kent Police.”