9/10/09 Burglary

This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents in the Kings Sutton and Croughton areas.

Please be aware that a distraction burglary took place yesterday evening at around 21.00 at a property in Hinton-in-the-Hedges whereby an elderly female owner discovered a male inside her home who claimed to be a security officer. Cash was found to missing from her handbag.

We would like to remind you, 'If you're not sure, DON'T open the door', you are never required to open your door. Legitimate callers will generally carry some form of identification, and be happy to show this to you.

If you are concerned about a caller at your door or suspect that distraction burglars or rogue doorstep traders are operating in your community, please call our dedicated Doorstep crime Action Network (DAN) number 0345 23 07 702. You can read about the tactics these criminals use at www.northants.police.uk/lookout

** PLEASE REMEMBER: If a crime is in progress you must call 999 **

If you believe you have any information in relation to this incident please report using the dedicated Watch number 01604 432436 alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers on the numbers below quoting WB/CMS/894/09.