TWO men and a woman who stole cash from a disabled pensioner when they called at her home in a Kent village are being sought by Kent Police.

One of the men entered into conversation with the victim. He claimed he needed to leave a note for a neighbour and wanted a pen.

After they left the property, in Lower Halstow, near Gillingham, the pensioner discovered £500 had been stolen. The thieves drove away in a green Toyota Previa.

The incident occurred between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on Monday, October 17.

The first suspect is described as being a white male, 6ft tall with short, dark brown hair. He wore a blue top. He was accompanied by another male who is described as being white, 5ft 8in tall with dark brown hair and dark clothing. The third suspect is described as a white female.

Police Sgt Evan Jones said: “I would like to advise people to check the identification card of any unknown callers to their home. Any genuine caller will understand the need for this and not mind at all.

"If you are still unsure if the identification is authentic, call the company they claim to be from to check, if you do this close the front door when you make the call.

“Always use the security chain or spy hole when answering the front door and try not to be drawn in by shock tactics. Often bogus callers will create elaborate stories about gas leaks, electrical faults or floods to gain access to your home.

“Bogus callers are cowards and often prey on the elderly or vulnerable. I would like to ask people who have neighbours, friends and relatives they may be concerned about to ensure they are aware of simple methods that may prevent them from being targeted by a thief.

"Simply looking out for one another can help beat the burglar.”