Sentimental items have been stolen from a pensioner during an early hour robbery.

The victim - a woman in her 70s - heard a noise in her house in Prospect Road, Minster, and called out.

She then saw a man and woman in the property, who demanded her handbag.

They found the bag and left.

The stolen bag is described as being brown leather, about 30cm wide, with two handles and contained a number of items, including personal documents, cash, bank cards and an assortment of photographs.

A gold curb identity bracelet was also stolen which was 5mm wide and had a personalised inscription on it including the name Phillip.

The woman was described as white, wearing all black with a hat, and a scarf around her neck and was carrying a small tool similar to an axe.

The man was also described as wearing all black as well.

Detective constable Kerry Whiting said: "Many of the items stolen during this incident are irreplaceable - they have great sentimental value to the victim and we would like to hear from anyone who may have information which can help recover them."

The crime happened at about 2.50am on August 8.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting ZY/046266/18, or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on on 0800 555 111.