A PENSIONER was robbed in her home by two men posing as police officers.

The elderly woman was pushed to the ground as she sat in the front room of her home in Thornton Road, Dewsbury on Friday lunchtime.

The men when walked into her home and told the woman they were investigating a burglary in the area.

When she challenged them she was pushed to the floor and her bag stolen.

The men are both white, aged 25 to 26 years and were both wearing clothing similar to police officers.

A white van similar to a police vehicle was also seen in the area during the incident between 12.45 and 1.40pm.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact DC Jim Rudge at Dewsbury CID on 01924 431105.