Police appeal over distraction burglary

1:10pm Friday 14th November 2008

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A 76-year-old Ludlow woman’s Christmas savings have been stolen by a man pretending to be a water company official.

Several hundred pounds was taken by the man during a distraction burglary in Sidney Road on Tuesday lunchtime.

Police are appealing for information.

The man called at the victim’s home between 1.10pm and 1.20pm and asked her to switch on her taps and boil a pan of water while he went to check the bathroom.

After he had left, the woman noticed the money had been taken from various parts of the house.

Money she had been saving for Christmas was stolen from her bedroom and the lounge.

Investigating officer PC Will Quan said: “Quite clearly, this man set out to distract the occupant so he could search her rooms, possibly having let an accomplice into the property.

“I am hoping someone will come forward with information to help trace this man. If anyone saw anything suspicious in the area on Tuesday, or has any other information which might assist, please contact me at Ludlow police station on 0300 333 3000.”