Residents in Carlton are being warned to remain vigilant after a distraction burglary in the town.
The victims were sat in the lounge of their home in Watson Avenue when a man came in through the back door.
The intruder told the couple he was from Neighbourhood Watch and that he needed the woman occupant to help him search around the front of the house.
At this point she became aware that there was another suspect upstairs.
Both men, who are described as white and were wearing face coverings, then fled through the front door.
One of them is about 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build.
It happened at around 9.20pm on Monday evening (September 10).
Detective Inspector Kayne Rukas said: “Our inquiries are ongoing and we’re appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about this burglary to call us on 101, quoting incident number 909 of 10 September 2018.
“We’d urge people to make sure their front and back doors and windows are locked at all times, even when they’re at home.
“Distraction burglars often prey on our most vulnerable residents, tricking their way into homes by making up stories, by pretending to work for an official company or asking for help to try to gain entry.
“We want to remind people to be on their guard, especially if someone you’re not expecting – a man, woman or even a child – knocks on your door.
He added: “Don’t allow anyone without valid identification access to your home and, if you’re unsure, don’t let them in. Keep the chain on the door while talking to them and check with the company that the person is purporting to be from.
“Our advice is always to say no to cold-callers and to report any suspicious activity to police immediately.”
For more advice on how to deal with unwanted callers, please follow this link https://bit.ly/2N4Pn0p
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