A woman in her 70s has been a victim of a distraction theft in Dorking.

She visited Barclays Bank on the High Street on Wednesday and withdrew £1000.  The victim walked back to her car with a friend and noticed a strong smell and a yellow substance marking the back of her jacket.

Shortly afterwards two women appeared in what police believe was a distraction technique.  When the elderly victim returned home she noticed her money was missing.

Both suspects are described as asian; one was in her early 50s, around 5ft 1ins tall of stocky build, wearing glasses, a black hat with a fur trim and dark clothing.  The second was around 30 years old, around 5ft 3ins tall and of slender build.

If you can assist with the investigation in anyway, please contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45140102501. Information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.