POLICE are looking for a man who stole a pensioner's shopping bag after being let into her home in Crewe.

The elderly woman let the man into her house in Clarence Grove after he spoke to her about double glazing.

Once inside he asked her to go and flush the toilet and as she left the room he stole a shopping bag and purse containing £10.

The offender is described as aged about 27, tall with short dark hair and wearing a dark blue or black pullover.

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