THESE are the two men police want to speak to about two burglaries in Wroughton.

Both distraction burglaries took place about 11.30am on January 7 in Cowleaze Crescent.

The pair called at the home of an 87-year-old woman claiming to be from a water company, saying they need to check the water supply. After they left the victim discovered cash had been stolen, but it is uncertain how much.

A few minutes later a man called at the home of a couple in their mid-70s in Cowleaze Crescent.

He claimed to be from a gas company, and while the resident was talking to him noises were heard upstairs.

Police spokeswoman Alvina Kumar said: "He went upstairs and saw a man rummaging through a drawer in the bedroom.

"A brief struggle ensued and the man ran downstairs. Both men fled from the house.

"The victim suffered a minor injury to his hand and was shaken by the incident."

The suspects escaped with a metal cash tin containing a Parachute Regiment badge and a blue suede purse with £30 cash.

One man was 5ft 4in, aged 20 to 30 and looked smart. He wore a dark blue Reebok top.

The second man was in his mid-30s, slim, unshaven and more unkempt. He wore a grey top.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01793 528111.