This is a Community Message from Aylesbury Watch Office on Thursday 25 November 2010. [Reference: A 11/041]
A distraction burglary has been reported on Chilton Road, Long Crendon at around 12:25pm on Tuesday 23 November. A male called at the property and asked the occupant if he needed any repair work on his mobility scooter. He then asked if the householder would like to sell any of his property. He claimed that he would need to change a £50 note and after the aggrieved has got his wallet out, the offender said he had changed his mind and would call again on Friday. After he left it was discovered that the occupant's wallet had been stolen.
Please check the identity of any unknown or unexpected callers at your property. If in doubt do not allow them entry and call the Police immediately.
Officers would also like to hear from anyone that might have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the time given. If you have any information please call the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505 and state that you are responding to this message.
Alternatively, if you do not wish to give your details you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
