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news from police direct ABOUT BURGLARIES 24 june 08
Detectives are appealing for information after three distraction burglaries in east Suffolk yesterday, Monday 23 June. The first incident was at an address in Newbury Road, Ipswich at 3.10pm where A 76-year-old woman answered her front door to a man who said problems with the water at a neighbours' house meant that he needed to turn the water off. He gained entry to the house and distracted the resident by asking her to fill pots and pans with water before leaving. A short time later the lady discovered her home had been searched.
The man who entered the house is described as white, aged in his mid 20s to 30s, of broad/ stocky build, with dark hair and the bridge of his nose appeared squashed. He wore a white T-shirt with blue stripes across the chest and blue jeans. He appeared to be with two other men one described as white, of similar age, around 5ft 11ins, thinner than the first man, with light brown hair and wearing a light coloured top, light blue jeans and white trainers and the other about 5ft 6ins tall, of similar age with dark hair.
A similar incident occurred at a home in Orford Road in Tunstall sometime after 4pm. where several hundred pounds, a gold sovereign and half sovereign were stolen. The resident described one of the men as white, aged in his late teens to 20s, around 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with dark hair and was wearing a green and white shirt and dark trousers. The other was in his 20s of larger build and around 5ft 7ins tall.
The third incident happened at Folly End in Aldeburgh around 5pm. where a quantity of cash was stolen. The resident described the first caller as white, in his late teens to early 30s, with short dark hair and wearing a light coloured top and dark trousers. The other man had short dark hair and was similarly dressed. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incidents to call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500.
Police are again reminding residents not to let people into their homes without proper identification. Please do not let anyone talk their way into your home on the pretence of an emergency.
If you get such a doorstep caller please close the door and check with the appropriate company using the number in the telephone book. Genuine callers will not mind waiting while you do this. If in doubt, or if you suspect you may have been targeted, please call police immediately using 999. If you have older friends or relatives please make them aware of this advice. OR Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.
http://www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+
To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm
DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.
Despite regular reminders people continue to leave valuable items in their cars when leaving them, not only that but some people still leave their car unlocked. Believe it or not we have taken a theft report this month from a person who left their debit card on the dashboard of their unlocked car. Remove all portable and valuable items from your car when you leave it. The tell tale sucker marks on the windscreen tell everyone you have a Sat Nav even if you hide it away. Even things that you think are not worth stealing, such as a coat, can be attractive to someone else.
Whether it is outside your home, in a car park while you shop or work, or at a secluded beauty spot, take it with you before they take it from you
Sgt Bob Chapman, Police Direct
