MONEY and jewellery was stolen from a house in Hereford after thieves posed as workmen checking gas pressure.

West Mercia Police said the first man called to check gas pressure as the house, but said he would have to bring his boss to check.

When the second male came with him, he spoke to the victim while the first man went upstairs.

It was later found that money and jewellery had been stolen from the property at The Crescent, Hereford on July 17.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 0370S 200719.