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Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a distraction burglary in Aldershot on Thursday, December 4.
At around 3.10pm two men visited the home of an elderly woman in Mount Pleasant Road claiming to be there to check the water.
When the woman opened the door one of the men barged past her and went to check under the sink while the other started to search the house. The woman then shouted at them and they both left the address and headed towards Windmill Road.Nothing was stolen during the incident.
The first man is described as:
- White
- 20 years old
- 5ft 6ins tall
- Slim build
- Dark, short hair
- Clean shaven
- Wearing a dark coloured top
- Spoke with a local accent
The second man is described as:
- White
- 27 years old
- 5ft 8ins tall
- Slim build
- Light, short, spikey hair
- Clean shaven
- Light coloured, long sleeved top
- Spoke with a local accent
PC Paul Jarrett, of Farnborough police station, said: “Distraction burglary is a despicable offence and in this case a vulnerable member of the community has been targeted.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has had a similar knock at the door from two men matching the descriptions.
“Residents are reminded to always ask for identification before opening their front door to people they do not recognise.”
Hampshire Constabulary offers the following Safer Homes advice:
- Stop – are you expecting anyone to call on you? Do you know the person at the door? Don’t be misled by what appear to be genuine reasons for calling on you.
- Chain – fit a door chain or spy hole so that you can speak to callers or check who they are without opening the door fully.
- Check – A genuine caller will carry identification and will be happy to wait outside while you check it. Remember to source your own number for the company they are claiming to be from.
Burglars can make you believe they are genuine callers. Don't invite them in. If in doubt, keep them out!