Two women have been jailed after they pushed over a pensioner at a cash point and stole her money.
Laura McGill, 36, and Teresa Reilly, 44, approached the elderly woman at an ATM on Standerton Terrace, Stanley , in September.
As the victim was taking out her money, she was pushed over and McGill and Reilly took the cash.
The victim was taken to a nearby shop by passers-by while another member of the public gave chase.
They weren't caught but they were identified and later arrested.
McGill and Reilly, both of Standerton Terrace, were jailed for 23 months each at Durham Crown Court earlier this week.
Acting Detective Sergeant Mal Ord, of Durham Constabulary , said: “These two women targeted a vulnerable lady and although she was not physically harmed, it left her incredibly shaken by the event.
“I would like to thank the members of the public who stopped to help, particularly, the man who chased them. His help was invaluable in getting a conviction in this case.”
