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.