POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after an elderly Chippenham lady had £60 snatched from her purse.

The incident happened at 2pm on July 5, when two men told the lady in Northwood they would cut her hedges for cash. When she went to pay one of the men grabbed money from her purse before giving her one £20 note back and leaving.

Jenny Spoor, group head of neighbourhoods at GreenSquare, said: "GreenSquare tradespeople are easily identifiable by their GreenSquare-branded uniforms and all GreenSquare staff members will always have an identity badge with them, which they should be wearing around their neck. If the badge isn't immediately visible, you can ask the member of staff if you can take a closer look at it.

"If you are still unsure, you can always ask the caller to come back another time when someone will be with you and give our contact centre a call for peace of mind.

"Remember, if you're really not sure, don't answer the door and dial 999 if you feel that you're in danger."

The first man is described as early 20s, with short blond hair, tanned, who was wearing chequered shorts and a light coloured top. The second man is described as late 20s, with short dark hair, tanned, who was wearing a dark green T-shirt and dark shorts.

Call police on 101 with any information.