Police issue appeal over ‘aggravated burglary’ at Mansfield Road, Swallownest which left pensioners injured

This is the face of a man who police want to speak to in connection with an ‘aggravated’ burglary near Sheffield, where two pensioners were injured.
David Kessen
By David Kessen
Published 6th Oct 2022, 09:55 BST
Updated 6th Oct 2022, 10:19 BST
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Officers in Rotherham want to speak to Marcus Smith in connection with the raid on a property on Mansfield Road, Swallownest, which happened late in 2021 and is described by police as an ‘aggravated burglary’.

Smith, 35, is wanted in connection with the incident, and police today released a picture of him.

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Police are asking for help to find wanted man Marcus Smith. Smith, 35, is wanted in connection with a reported aggravated burglary in Swallownest.Police are asking for help to find wanted man Marcus Smith. Smith, 35, is wanted in connection with a reported aggravated burglary in Swallownest.
Police are asking for help to find wanted man Marcus Smith. Smith, 35, is wanted in connection with a reported aggravated burglary in Swallownest.
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The incident involving an attack on two pensioners was previously reported late last year.

Police said in a statement today: “On December 27, 2021, officers were called to reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Mansfield Road where jewellery and cash were taken.

“Two men aged 22 and 28 have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and have been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

“Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to locate Smith, who they believe would be able to assist with ongoing enquiries.

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“Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Smith recently, or knows where he may be staying.

“If you see Smith, please do not approach him but instead call 999.

“If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 657 of 27 December 2021 when you get in touch.

“You can access our online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/”

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Police previously appealed for information in January over the incident, in which two pensioners, a man and a woman aged in their 70s, were assaulted. The man was described as being hit in the face, and the woman was described as having suffered injuries to her hands.

Police said at the time that the couple had been at an antiques fair at Doncaster Racecourse earlier that day. As they were unloading a vehicle it was reported that five people wearing masks entered the house and threatened them with knives.

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