A burglar broke into a person's home and pushed the victim over before stealing their handbag.

Police are investigating a burglary at an address in Brooke Close, Bushey, on September 19.

The break-in happened between 8.10pm and 8.18pm.

After gaining entry to the property, police said the offender pushed the victim over and stole a handbag before fleeing the address.

The offender is described as white, around 5ft 8in to 5ft 9in tall, and of slim build.

He was wearing grey jogging bottoms, a grey top and what is thought to be a red baseball cap.

Anyone who saw what happened or has information that can help officers, should contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/38427/18.