THREE bogus callers ran off with a pensioner’s handbag containing £1,000 after saying they were from the water board.
The men claimed they needed to turn the water supply off in her home in Balmoral Road, Sutton-at-Hone, but the woman became suspicious and ordered them out.
A neighbour chased them but they sped off in a silver Renault.
The men were all white, aged around 19 or 20 and of medium build.
One had short blond hair, an Irish accent and wore a grey T-shirt.
The others were both around 5ft 10in tall. One had short brown hair and the other had shaved blond hair.
Anyone with information should call 01322 280055 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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