BURGLARS tried to con an elderly woman by claiming to be from the electricity board.

A man called at the 88-year-old’s house in Milton Road at about noon yesterday and said he was there to read the meter.

Producing ID that the woman could not read, he entered the house and said she was entitled to a refund.

He produced two £50 notes and asked if the woman had any change.

She refused and asked the man to leave, which he did.

The man was white, 5ft 3in tall and aged in his 50s with bad teeth, grey hair and a navy-blue jacket.

Witnesses should contact police on 08458 505505.