Distraction burglary, Farnborough, 15 October

Distraction burglary at home in Holbech Hill, Farnborough INC 140 of 15 October

Please can we make you aware that at around 12noon on 15 October a male called at the home of an elderly lady in Holbech Hill, Farnborough and stated that he was from the Electricity Board

The lady allowed him into her home and he carried out various checks around the house.  After he had gone the lady discovered a quantity of cash was missing.

The offender is described as a white male agred between 45 and 50 years.  He was around 5ft 3in tall with a stocky build, grey sideburns and was wearing a flat peaked cap.

The male ran off and got into a dark blue vehicle.

Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons or activity around your area and particularly around the homes of elderly neighbours. Please also remind elderly neighbours that they should never allow anyone they do not know or are not expecting into their homes. Thank you.

Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
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