A BOGUS gas board official conned his way into a pensioner's home and stole a wallet.

The conman struck at midday on Wednesday, talking his way into the 79-year-old man's house in Red Rose Gardens, Little Hulton, before fleeing with the wallet containing credit cards.

The offender is white, with a tanned complexion, short dark hair and a moustache. He was of medium build, 5ft 10ins tall and spoke with a local accent.

Anyone with information is asked contact Little Hulton CID on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.