Police have released details of a man who ransacked an elderly couple's bedroom.

The pensioners were sitting in the lounge of their home in Horsham at 3pm on September 1 when the man walked in claiming he was there to warn them about nearby drilling work.

After he left the couple realised their bedroom had been ransacked, although nothing had been stolen.

The man is described as white, in his mid-20s, 5ft 6in tall, of slim build and with short cropped hair.

He had tanned skin and a broad nose.

He was wearing a blue and red lumberjack shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call PC Zoe Bunby at Horsham police on 0845 6070999.