**SOURCE: ANTIGUA OBSERVER-** An 81-year-old woman was reportedly the victim of an armed robbery which was perpetrated in her home on Friday night.

The incident allegedly occurred some time after 11 pm on July 25th.

According to reports, the elderly victim had secured her home for the evening and was lying in bed listening to the radio when three armed men forced their way inside the dwelling.

The suspects, all approximately 5 feet tall, were dressed in dark clothing with ski masks covering their faces, allegedly entered her bedroom and brandished firearms while demanding money.

“She became fearful for her life,” sources indicate, leading the woman to hand over her purse containing an undisclosed sum of money.

The armed intruders then allegedly ransacked the bedroom and stole four gold chains, four gold bracelets, and one iPhone before fleeing the property.

Initial investigations revealed that the perpetrators reportedly gained entry by forcing open the kitchen door on the west side of the residence. A search was conducted for both the suspects and stolen items; however, the men were not located and none of the jewelry was recovered.

The total value of the stolen articles has not yet been determined.

This incident highlights growing concerns about crimes targeting elderly residents who live alone. Authorities are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information about this alleged robbery to contact police immediately.