Two conmen stole cash after tricking their way into an elderly woman's home.

They called at the woman's house, in Church Road, Weston-on-the-Green yesterday at about 8.30pm, claiming to be from the 'water board'.

Dc Paddy O'Grady, of Kidlington police, said as they walked into the house they locked the front door and put the chain across, which made their victim very distressed.

They searched the house and then left with cash, although it was not known how much they took.

Police have appealed for witnesses.

Dc O'Grady said: "This was an unusual and extremely frightening incident for the victim, who was not injured but left very shocked and shaken.

"She was tricked into allowing these men into her own home, who then effectively locked her inside before searching the house and escaping with money."

The two men were described as white and about 5ft 6in. One had dark, slicked hair. He was wearing a brown suit with a white shirt. The other man was wearing fawn-coloured trousers.

Police are also keen to trace a Volkswagen Golf seen near the scene.

Anyone with information should call Dc O'Grady on 08458 505505.