29/02/12…Distraction burglars pose as police officers

[M 29/02/044] THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.DISTRACTION BURGLARY THAME – On Monday 27th February between 18:15hrs and 18:30hrs, a property in Horton Close, Thame, was the target of a Distraction Burglary. Offenders knocked on the window of the property and stated they were police officers and were looking for a burglar in the area.

They asked to look inside the house and were let in. One male entered and went into a rear bedroom, whist a second male waited outside. After a couple of minutes both left and the victim realised cash was missing.

There were two further Distraction Burglaries, one in Princes Risborough and another in Aylesbury on the same day, where two males called on an elderly and a vulnerable resident stating to be police officers in order to gain entry to their properties. Cash was stolen during both incidents.

The offenders are described as two white males, dark hair, wearing dark clothing with one being shorter in height than the other.

Please keep a look out for any elderly or vulnerable residents and advise them NOT to open the door to any unexpected visitors. If someone calls at their property claiming to be police officers, they should ask them to show identification then call the police non-emergency telephone number 101 to verify this. A police officer would be happy to wait whilst checks are carried out.

If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area, or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on the new national single non-emergency telephone number 101 and state you are responding to a Ringmaster message.

Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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