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.