AN elderly couple were conned out of £100 by bogus water company officials.
A man knocked on the door of a house in Aldriche Way, Highams Park, on Wednesaday and said he had to come in to fix a leak.
While the elderly couple who lived there were distracted a second man walked in to the house and stole the cash.
Police have not released a detailed description of the men.
Anyone with information about the theft, which happened at about 2.35pm, should call Chingford CID on 8345 3166 quoting crime reference number 4921778/09.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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