CCTV has been released after cash and a purse were stolen from people’s homes by a doorstep conman.

Detectives are investigating two reported burglaries in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, where a man tricked his way into homes.

On Monday, July 3, a man called at an address in Station Road and told the resident he was there to check the smoke alarms.

He was allowed in but after he left the occupant found cash was missing.

On the same day, a pensioner also living in Station Road was visited by a man who said he had been sent to check the electrics.

Once the man had left the victim found their purse had been stolen.

Detective Constable Emma Laimbeer, of the Kent Crime Squad, said: “We have been investigating these incidents, including the examination of CCTV footage in the area, and are now able to release an image of a man we would like to identify.

“We are urging anybody who recognises the person or has information that may assist our enquiries to contact our appeal line.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 01795 419119, quoting crime reference 46/118895/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org