A TEENAGE boy followed a pensioner home on his bike before entering the property and stealing her purse.

The incident happened at 10.10am on Saturday (Sept 28) as the 83-year-old woman was returning to her home in Pear Avenue, Bury.

Police say the youth, aged around 16, followed the woman on his bike. He entered the property and distracted her before stealing her purse. He then rode off.

He was 5ft 8ins tall with a thin face, brown hair and wore a black jacket.

Anyone with information should ring Bury CID on 856 8150.