Vile distraction burglars struck twice in one day in Langley last week.

Between 1pm and 3pm on Tuesday, August 8 two men went to a home in Northborough Road claiming to be from the council.

The victim, an elderly woman, let them into the property after they said there was a problem with her water pressure and they needed to check the pipes.

The men later left and the victim discovered a quantity of money had been stolen.

The first offender was white, about 27-years-old, slim, clean shaven and approximately 6ft. He was wearing a jacket, trousers and had a picture ID card.

The second offender was white, about 50-years-old, of large build with a grey beard. He was wearing a jacket and trousers.

At about 3pm on the same day, three white men attended an address in Thompson Close claiming to be promoting a local business.

After being let into the property one of the men spoke to the victims, two men in their sixties, while the other two went upstairs. When challenged by one of the victims, the offenders pushed him out the way and left the property in the direction of Nash Road.

The victims later noticed a quantity of money had been stolen.

No-one was injured during either incident.

Investigating officer DS John Wordsworth based at Slough police station said: "We are conducting a full investigation into these incidents which, at this stage, we believe may be linked.

"I would urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in these areas at these times to get in touch with me.

"Criminals such as these rely on finding a way to scam their way into people's homes, and I'd like to take the opportunity to remind residents not to buy, sell or sign up for work on the doorstep no matter how urgent your visitor says the work is.

"Genuine callers will have identification which they will be happy to show you and will encourage you to close the door on them while you check with the relevant authorities or ask a friend or family member for help.

"If you do not feel comfortable then do not open the door or let them into your property."

If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference '43170234898', or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.