Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a distraction burglary in Oakenholt, Flint.
Sometime between midday and 12:30pm on Tuesday, February 16th, a burglary occurred at an address in Chester Road whereby a man claimed he was from the water board.
The man called at the address and claimed there was a problem with the water supply. He asked the elderly woman to turn on the stop tap. He then left and said he would come back with a form but he failed to return.
The woman then realised that an untidy search had been carried out upstairs however nothing is believed to have been stolen.
Police believed there were at least two offenders involved in the incident.
The man is described as being between 5ft 8 and 5ft 9 inches tall and of slim build. He had short dark curly hair and was wearing black clothing.
Anyone with information or anybody who witnesses suspicious behaviour in the Chester Road area is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101, if you are calling from Wales, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line), 0845 607 1002 (English line) or Crimestoppers Wales anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively send a text message to 66767 or email – [email protected]
How to beat the bogus caller: Lock, stop, chain and check when someone official calls at your door:
- Lock: Keep your front and back doors locked, even when you are at home
- Stop: Before you answer, stop and think if you are expecting anyone. Check that you have locked any back door and taken the key out. Look through the spyhole or the window to see who it is.
- Chain: If you decide to open the door, put the door chain or bar on first. Keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep.
- Check: Ask for and carefully check their identity card, even if they have a prearranged appointment (all genuine callers will carry one). Do they look like the person on the card? Is the name the same one as that on your letter? Close the door while you do this. If you are not expecting them and they have not shown you an identity card, do not let them in until your have checked and double-checked that the caller is genuine.
If you have any doubts, keep them out!
- Genuine callers will always be happy to make an appointment to call and will carry an identity card with a photograph. They won’t mind waiting if you want to phone and confirm their identity or want to rearrange the appointment.
- People are urged to be vigilant and to contact police immediately if bogus callers are suspected in the area.
