Police in Wickham Bishops are appealing for information about a burglary in Witham Road where hundreds of pounds of cash was stolen.

Two men tricked their way into the house on January 28 at around mid-day and while the victim, an 81-year-old woman, was distracted, her purse containing cash was stolen.

The first suspect is described as a white man who called himself John.

He is around 5ft 10 tall, has a slim build with short dark hair.

The second suspect has short fair hair and is slightly shorter and broader than the first suspect.

There was a small white car derived van parked nearby that the men are believed to have used.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Neil Tremain at Chelmsford CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.