POLICE are hunting a woman who has conned her way into people's homes to steal money.

The suspect has been targeting properties in the Jupiter Court area of Middlesbrough on three occasions between 10am and 11am on Sunday, February 12 claiming she was cold and looking for someone or that she needed a glass of water which allowed her to enter the victims’ homes.

Once the woman was in the properties she has attempted to take cash and managed to take £25 from one of the victims before leaving the properties.

The woman is described as being between 20 and 30-years-old, of slim build with dark hair. She is also described as being around 5ft 3ins tall and she has a distinctive way of talking – as though she could be missing some teeth.

Any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incidents is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Mark Doherty on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org