A 90-year-old woman and her neighbour were attacked in a North Yorkshire town, police said.
The incident happened in Clark Yard, off Church Street in Whitby, at about 2.30pm on Wednesday (August 21).
North Yorkshire Police said no injuries were suffered by the woman or the man, who is in his 60s.
The pair were assaulted by a woman, a force spokesperson said.
They urged anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.
Those with information should email nathaniel.stott2@northyorkshire.police.uk, phone 101 or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote police reference number 12240151972 when passing on information.
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