POLICE are warning people to be on their guard after an elderly woman had cash stolen by a man clearing snow from her driveway.
Two men called at the house in Banks Avenue, in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, at about 4pm yesterday.
After clearing the drive one of the men asked for payment. He then asked to use the toilet and then for a drink of water. When the woman returned with the drink the man left hurriedly and she noticed cash had been stolen.
Investigating officer DC Stuart Temple, of Mansfield North CID, said: "This is an example of callous offenders exploiting the vulnerability of an elderly victim."
The man who went into the house is white, of slim build, with dark hair and a moustache. He was wearing grey clothing. The second man, who remained outside, is also white, of medium build and around 5ft 9ins tall. He had short mousey-coloured hair and is believed to be aged between 20 and 23-years-old. He also wore grey clothing.
A white pick-up, possibly a Nissan Navarro type vehicle, was seen nearby and police believe it may be linked.
Anyone who has any information about this incident or who may have received a visit from these two men should telephone Notts Police on 101 and quote incident number 000520-19012013 or ask to speak to Mansfield North CID.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
