TWO women distracted an 80-year-old woman in a shop to steal her purse from her handbag.

The theft was at 11.45am yesterday in Bargain Crazy at Market Place, Heckmondwike.

The thieves are described as olive-skinned.

One is in her early-30s, 5ft 6ins with her dark hair pinned up. She wore a burgundy wool poncho and thick black-framed glasses. She spoke in a foreign accent.

The other is in her 50s, of large build with hunched shoulders. She wore a blue headscarf and beige jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Pc Richard Siedlecki on 01924 431059.