A PENSIONER befriended by a woman on a bus has had her purse stolen.
Police received a report of a theft from a house on Barking Crescent, Town End Farm, Sunderland, at 9.12pm on October 11.
Northumbria Police said: "An elderly female was befriended by a woman on the bus who claimed she had no money. The pensioner proceeded to invite the woman back to her home, but later found her purse had been stolen.
"An investigation is ongoing into the incident, and police have now released an image of a woman they would like to trace to assist with their enquiries.
"She was known to have been on the bus in question, and could have valuable information that could help officers.
"The woman, or anyone who knows her, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1220 111018 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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