This is a Community Message from Aylesbury Watch Office on Monday 11 April 2011.
A distraction burglary has been reported in Abbot Ridge, Long Crendon, between 4 and 4:30pm on Thursday 7 April. A male called at the address of elderly resident, claiming to be from the waterboard. He said he had to test the water in the tank and was allowed in. Cash was then discovered to have been taken from a bedroom.
The offender was a white male, aged 25 - 30 years with black straight hair. He was wearing a black waterproof jacket and showed the occupant some kind of photo identification.
As always, please be on your guard when dealing with any unknown or unexpected callers at your door. Always check their identity and then confirm this with the company that they claim to work for - by using a telephone number from your own records. Do not allow them in unless you are completely satisfied that they are genuine - if in doubt, keep them out and call the Police immediately.
Officers would also like to hear from anyone that might have witnessed anything in relation to this crime. Did you see this male, or any suspicious vehicles in the area around the time of this offence? If you do 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.
If you don't wish to give your details you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
