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04/11/2015
Police Appeal Following Distraction Burglary In Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary in Oxfordshire.
The incident occurred in Valentia Close, Bletchingdon, on 26 October.
A man called to a house at approximately 7pm stating there was a problem with the water, asking the occupant to locate her stopcock and run the taps.
Once the suspect left the property, the elderly victim realised money had been taken from her purse and cupboard.
The offender is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and slim. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and a navy zip up jacket, along with a baseball cap with a light coloured panel on the front.
Det Sgt Shay Harper said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this man in the area at this time or has any information about this incident to please get in contact via the Thames Valley Police 24-hour enquiry line 101."
(LM/CD)
The incident occurred in Valentia Close, Bletchingdon, on 26 October.
A man called to a house at approximately 7pm stating there was a problem with the water, asking the occupant to locate her stopcock and run the taps.
Once the suspect left the property, the elderly victim realised money had been taken from her purse and cupboard.
The offender is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and slim. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and a navy zip up jacket, along with a baseball cap with a light coloured panel on the front.
Det Sgt Shay Harper said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this man in the area at this time or has any information about this incident to please get in contact via the Thames Valley Police 24-hour enquiry line 101."
(LM/CD)
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