A THIEF broke into an elderly woman's flat and stole cash and a bank card.

The victim, in her 80s, was asleep at the time of the theft in Hereford Street in Brighton at 7.20pm on October 8. A purse containing £200 was taken, along with bank cars.

Police have issued CCTV of a woman they wish to speak to in connection with the incident, reportedly using a bank card at a nearby shop.

Anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote reference 1315 of 08/10, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.