12/3/10 Doorstep Action Network

Northamptonshire Police and partners are predicating that doorstep crime is likely to peak this March and April.

Distraction Burglars or 'bogus callers' will call at a house with the intention of tricking their way inside to steal from residents.

These criminals could be dressed in to look officials from the council, the police, health organisations or charities. These callers may tell you they are from the gas/water/electric boards and need to turn off the water because of a leak. Please remember that these 'boards' no longer exist.

Please pass this message on to those you care about and help reduce doorstep crime.

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 http://www.northants.police.uk/lookout

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