Revealed - face of man who stole from pensioner

The cold-hearted criminal stole more than 100 after he conned his way into her home in Swandene between 1pm and 2pm on Friday.

March.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "The man gained access to the house by pretending he was working on a neighbour's fence and required access to her garden."

While inside the woman's home, he rifled through her belongings and took her purse.

"The purse was later found dumped in Rowan Way, North Bersted, but the offender got away with more than 100 in cash," the spokesman stated.

The burglar is described as white, between 25 and 30 years old, 6ft tall with a slim build. He wore blue overalls and a dark-coloured hat over dark hair.

Any information about him, or the burglary, to 0845 60 70 999.

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