Thieves stole cash and jewellery from a pensioner as she was shopping in an Eastbourne supermarket.
It happened at the Co-op store in Green Street. A woman distracted the victim while a man stole her purse containing £100 and a gold cross.
The pair were seen getting on a bus bound for the town centre.
The man was described as white, 5ft 7in tall with long, dark hair, wearing dark blue jeans and a white top. He had a northern accent.
The woman was also believed to be 5ft 7in tall with long dark hair and wearing light clothes.
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