A 94-YEAR-OLD woman was robbed by a man who tricked his way into her home.

The burglar called at the pensioner's home in Chislehurst Close, Bury, on Thursday at 1.30pm inquiring about one of her neighbours.

She allowed him into the house and he stole her purse.

He is described as white, 5ft 8ins, short dark hair, aged between 30 and 40 and was wearing a black coat and woolly gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bury CID on 0161 856 8150.