A THIEF tricked his way into an elderly woman's home by pretending to be a police officer and stole cash.
The man knocked on the door of the woman's flat in Melbourne Road, Stapleford, at about 6.50pm on Friday.
He told her he was a police officer and said he was checking the safety of elderly people in the area after a spate of burglaries.
Then he asked to look at any cash she had to "check the serial numbers" on the notes.
She showed him some notes, which he took from her, and then asked her to make him a cup of tea. She refused and he then left with the money.
Police are asking people to look out for anyone in the area matching the thief's description. He is white and in his late forties with a thin face, brown eyes and was about 5ft 10" tall.
He had dark brown hair that was neatly combed back and was clean shaven.
He was wearing a fluorescent gillet with a dark top or jacket underneath that was zipped up, scruffy dark blue jeans and dark shoes or trainers.
He had a medium build and spoke in a local to accent.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Notts Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555111.