POLICE are looking for two bogus officials operating in the Wrekenton area of Gateshead.
A woman claiming to be from social services stole a wallet containing a large amount of money from an 80-year-old in Easington Avenue, after tricking her way into his home.
She was about 30, slim, 5ft 6in, with shoulder-length mousy hair.
Another female suspect operating in the area was 40 to 45, 5ft 2in, with brown shoulder-length hair.
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