A 92-YEAR-OLD man’s wallet was stolen by a thief who got into his New Hinksey house posing as a boiler repair man.

The crime happened in Lake Street, off Abingdon Road, at 6.14pm on Tuesday, August 13, but the police only released the details yesterday.

Police described the suspect as white, about 40, 5ft 10ins tall, of a large build, and with short hair. He was wearing a pale blue long-sleeved jumper.

Anyone with information should call 101.