THIEVES targeted a man in a mobility scooter outside a supermarket.

The victim, a man in his seventies, had withdrawn money from the cash machine outside Morrisons, in London Road, Hadleigh, when he was approached by the heartless crooks.

The man and a woman asked him for change.

the man put his wallet and bank cards into his pocket. But unknown to him one of the thieves picked his pocket and removed the wallet containing £30 and cards.

The incident happened at about 12.30pm on Sunday February 3.

The pair, who both had foreign accents, drove off in a blue van.

Anyone who can help should contact PC Dylan Barry at Rayleigh Neighbourhood Crime Team on 101.