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WATCH: 'I Was Annoyed,' 102-Year-Old Says Of Home Invasion Robbery: Report

The spunky Toms River woman and her daughter speak about the robbery Monday night.

TOMS RIVER, NJ -- A 102-year-old woman whose home was invaded and robbed Monday night says in an interview that she was annoyed by the intrusion, according to a report.

Philadelphia’s ABC 6 Action News reports the woman, Evelyn Drucker, and her 72-year-old daughter, Bonnie, spoke about the home invasion robbery that happened about 8 p.m. on Monday.

Toms River police say the man forced his way in when Bonnie Drucker answered the doorbell, then as Evelyn Drucker tried to press the button on her Life Alert pendant, he yanked it from her neck. The man took cash and ran away, department spokesman Ralph Stocco said.

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The man is described as a white male in his 30s, about 5-foot-8 with a thin build. He was wearing a black knit hat, jeans and a waist-length jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Lou Santora at 732-349-0150 extension 1276.

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