POLICE have issued descriptions of two thieves who stole cash and keys after sneaking into an 85-year-old woman's house in Brunshaw Road, Burnley.
The pair asked if they could fill a bottle of water before distracting her and stealing her purse.
The first was white, 19-22 years old, 5ft 6ins tall, thin, with a skinhead haircut, wearing a blue jumper and shorts.
The second a was white female, 5ft 5ins tall, slim, with long dark brown hair in a ponytail, wearing cream shoes and a multi-coloured top.
Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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