AN elderly woman from Salisbury was left distraught and shaken after a man walked into her home and stole her purse on Tuesday.

The incident happened at a property in Anderson Road at about 5pm. The man, described as white, in his forties and with dark hair, is thought to have been carrying a plastic charity bag.

He walked into the house and stole the woman's black faux leather purse and cash before leaving.

Anyone with information can contact PC Trevor Morgan on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.