Desborough distraction burglaries
Written by HFM on 23rd October 2018
Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a series of distraction burglaries in Desborough at the weekend.
The burglaries happened on Saturday between 11am and 3pm, when a man targeted elderly people in the area by knocking on their doors and pretending to be from the Council or Waterboard, and needing access to their homes due to a water leak. Once the victims were distracted, a second man entered the house and stole items from inside.
The first offender is described as white, in his 20s, with short fair hair, about 5ft 7in and of chubby build. The second man is described as in his mid-20s, with short dark hair, about 5ft 7in and clean shaven.
Anyone with information – or who was a victim but hasn’t yet come forward – is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.
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