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> The cowards pretended to know the 74-year-old man by knocking on his door and asking for him by name.After making their way into his home, one of the men took him into the living room and ordered him to sit down.He then threatened to beat the pensioner, who lives alone, unless he stayed still while the other thug Chanel Replica Handbags ransacked upstairs before finding the cash.The two men, who are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, then fled the house, just off Chester Road, in Sunderland.The man was left shaken but uninjured.Detectives are trying to establish exactly how much money was stolen, but it is believed to have been between A[pounds sterling]2,500 and A[pounds sterling]5,000.Inspector Lisa Theaker, who heads Sunderland West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "This was a pandora style beads distressing incident for the elderly victim who, thankfully, was not hurt."It is believed the men headed towards the Shell garage on Chester Road after the burglary.Police are pandora beads examining forensic evidence and CCTV footage, in a bid to identify the thugs.The men were wearing dark navy blue or black clothing, which may have been tracksuits, and dark tops with large hoods up.Insp Theaker added: "Anybody who saw anyone acting suspiciously before or after the incident or who saw anyone run away from the scene may be able to help us piece together their movements."We would also like to hear from anyone who notices a friend or relation who may have information."- Phone Sunderland West Neighbourhood Policing Team on 03456 043 043 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.