A BUILDER was hugged before his wallet was stolen in Gravesend.

The 26-year-old man was walking along The Grove when he was approached by two women.

One of them grabbed him from behind in a bear hug while the other held his arm.

They then took his wallet, which contained £85 cash, credit cards and a driving licence, from his pocket before running off along Parrock Street.

The first woman had blonde hair, slim and wearing a black and white checked coat.

The other woman was 5ft 5in tall, and had short and spiky black hair.

She was wearing a three-quarter length black coat and three-quarter length jeans.

Both of them were white.

Police are appealing for information about the incident which happened on New Year's Day at around 8.15pm.

Anyone who can help should call PC Mark Donovan at Gravesend police station on 01474 565284 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.