A CONMAN is taking money by convincing people he is a serving soldier or a 999 worker.

The man, aged in his mid-30s with light ginger hair, claims he is locked out of his car and needs to return to his station.

Unsuspecting people have been targeted in the Wakefield and Calderdale areas.

He is white, around 5' 8" tall, of medium build, and clean shaven.