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Reward of up to £3,000 for information
on distraction burglars
»»Crimestoppers is
offering a reward of up to
£3,000 for information on a
gang of distraction burglars
who have targeted elderly
homeowners in the South
East.
The suspects are believed to
be working in a team of three
of four and are responsible for
as many as 35 incidents across
Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire,
Essex, Buckinghamshire,
Berkshire, Surrey and London
since August 2014.
Homeowners in their 70s,
80s and 90s are being duped
in to letting the gang in to their
homes with false stories about
burst pipes, gas explosions,
water leaks or simply a lost
football.
The gang has also tricked
their way in to properties by
pretending to be from the
council or local police. Once
inside the property, the suspects
distract the victim in order to
steal valuable belongings.
Crimestoppers,is now
offering a reward for
information which leads to
their arrest and conviction.
Julia Hughes, Regional
Manager for Crimestoppers,
said: “This is a despicable
series of crimes against elderly
and vulnerable people in their
own homes. We should all feel
safe and secure at home and
these incidents will have left
the victims feeling anxious and
scared. It’s time this gang was
brought to justice. We don’t
take personal details and we
can’t trace calls or information
given online.We don’t want to
know who you are, just what
you know.”
Hertfordshire police have
released images of three
men