A THIEF asked an elderly woman for the time before snatching her pension.

The 84-year-old had collected her pension and was on Threadneedle Street when a woman asked her for the time before reaching into her bag and grabbing £100 before running off.

It happened just after noon on September 1.

The thief was dark skinned, chubby and about 5ft 5ins tall, with black, frizzy shoulder-length hair. Anyone with information should call Pc Yvonne Brear via 0845 6060606.