DETECTIVES are hunting a bogus official who targeted the homes of two elderly women in the Lincoln Road area of Blackburn.
The man, who is white and in his early 20s, was wearing a blue jacket when he pushed past a 73-year-old woman at 6.15pm on Saturday, claiming to be from Norweb. He stole her purse which contained cash.
He attempted to do the same thing at a nearby house but was turned away.
Anybody with information is asked to contact Blackburn CID on 01254 51212.
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