A conman tricked his way into an elderly East Sussex woman's home before stealing an antique clock worth £3,000.

The man confused the woman by pretending he was a relative when he called at her house in Wadhurst, near Crowborough, on Monday at 1pm.

He was described as white, aged between 20 and 25 with short, neat hair and was smartly dressed.

Anyone with information should call Crowborough police on 0845 6070999.