Police in Bradford are appealing for information following a theft by a bogus caller at sheltered accommodation in Laisterdyke.

At around 1pm on Saturday a man called at the sheltered housing complex on Derby Place and managed to gain access through the main doors.

Once inside he knocked on the door of an 88-year-old woman resident of the complex telling her he was there to carry out electrical work.

The pensioner let him in and it was only when he left she realised her purse, containing £200 and a gold chain, was missing.

Det Insp Melanie Siddall, of Bradford North CID, said: "Fortunately she was not hurt in the incident but is very upset.

"This was a vulnerable woman who has been preyed on. The man told her he was there to check her plugs. She had some work done on the plugs recently so that is why she let him in.

"I would warn anyone, especially the elderly, to be extremely cautious about letting anyone into their home."

The robber is described as a white male aged between 30 and 35 and of slim build. He has a thin face and fair, closely cropped hair. He was wearing a grey or blue top and wore a champagne coloured bag, which police believe may be an identifying feature as it is unusual.

Anyone with any information should contact Bradford North CID on 01274 376285 quoting the incident code 92302.