Emily Bickell is lucky to be alive after falling prey to a burglar. The 85-year old woman was left stranded for three days in her apartment following the burglary.

The burglar burst into the apartment as Bickell was eating; she was forced to the floor. “He put furniture on me — my TV, television table and sewing machine. I asked for water but he wouldn’t give me any,” stated Bickell.

Bickell was found when her home help was unable to get in. Neighbor Pat Boyce said: “I used my spare key. The front room was tipped upside down.” Boyce saw a Bickell’s leg sticking out. Police have no leads; the thief got away empty handed.