THIEVES stole money from an 87-year-old woman after tricking their way into her home.

Two men called at the woman's home in The Mead, Ashton Keynes, at 4.10pm on Monday saying they needed to turn her water off.

While she was distracted, one of the men went upstairs and stole money from her handbag.

One of the men is described as being white, aged 28 to 30, approximately five foot four inches tall, of average build with dark hair. He was clean-shaven and wearing a dark top and trousers.

Anyone with any information about the crime should contact the police on 01793 528111.