AN elderly woman sat helpless as two women pushed their way into her home and rifled through her belongings, according to allegations before a Mildura court.

Accused Chantelle Elston, 28, faced Mildura Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

A magistrate said that if she pleaded guilty, she would be convicted and fined $1000, but this was declined.

It is alleged that about 6.30pm on May 27 last year, ...