Police seek witnesses to distraction burglary

 

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 80s was victim of a distraction burglary in Crewe.

At some point on the evening of Saturday 24 March 2012 the victim opened the door of her home in Nantwich Road to a woman who claimed to know her. the woman then pushed past her saying she needed to use the toilet.

When the woman left the elderly victim discovered she had items of jewellery and a watch stolen from her bedroom.

The offender is described as about 5ft 3ins tall, white, with short mousey hair and aged about 35 to 40 years old.

Anyone with information should contact Crewe burglary unit on 101 or alternatively information can be given anonymously on the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.