POLICE are hunting a woman who stole a purse containing £40 from the home of an elderly Barnoldswick resident.
Officers said the woman entered the property on Essex Street uninvited and asked for payment for building work.
It is believed the purse was taken from the living room.
The incident occurred at about 7.40pm on Sunday, December 14, and anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 or the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.
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