A pensioner has had his wallet stolen by a man who helped carry his shopping bags at a supermarket.

The 79-year-old man had been shopping at Sainsbury’s in Mill Lane, Brighouse, when he was approached by the suspect.

The man took the bags to the victim’s car, put them inside and then stole his wallet.

The man is described as Eastern European, white and in his 30s.

He was approximately 6ft tall, of slim build, with short black hair and was clean shaven. He was wearing a long black jacket and jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident, which occurred between noon and 12.10pm on Thursday should contact police on 0845 6060606.