Money stolen from 92-year-old woman

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A 92-year-old woman who was the victim of a bogus official burglary in her Middleton home has helped police produce e-fits of the man and woman responsible.

Money was stolen from the pensioner after the pair knocked on the door of the house on Hollin Lane, at about 12.30pm on Friday 26 July 2013.

They claimed to be from Age Concern and the victim let them in and showed them to the front room while she made them a drink.

When she went back to the room, she noticed the woman behind a sofa, where her handbag was.

The meeting lasted about 15 minutes, with the woman asking about photographs in the room.

After the pair left, the victim became suspicious, checked her handbag and noticed that cash had been stolen.

The victim has limited mobility, and during the investigation officers have been going to see her, including specialist officers from the imaging unit, who sat with the victim and drew up the e-fits.

The man is described as being Asian, between 40 and 45-years-old, about 6ft tall and of medium build. He had jet black hair and was clean shaven.

The woman was Asian, in her early to mid 30s, 5ft 1in tall and of heavy build. She had cropped black hair and was wearing a skirt and sleeveless top.

Detective Constable Daniel Daly said: "The victim felt cheated and sick after this incident, and we remain committed to finding the deceitful thieves responsible for what happened.

"We have carried out a number of enquiries but we are grateful to the victim for being able to put together two detailed e-fits.

"I would ask that anyone who thinks that the e-fits resemble anyone they know, who also match the descriptions given to call us."

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 8742 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.