A man pretending to be a worker from a water company stole £3,000 from an elderly woman.
Police say the woman, in her 70s, was targeted by a distraction burglary at around 11.30am on Monday, August 8. A man knocked on her door, on Sefton Road, New Ferry, and said he needed to get access to her water.
The victim let him in and accompanied the suspect to the kitchen. After running the taps, the man left but she later found that an envelope with around £3,000 in cash had been taken from her bedside drawer, along with documents.
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Officers are now appealing for information, after the woman was left extremely distressed. Anyone who lives in the local area who may have spotted something suspicious is asked to contact police.
Community policing inspector Peter Rexwinkel said: "To enter the home of an elderly person under false pretences and steal money while they are distracted is a despicable abuse of trust. Bogus officials cause untold harm with their actions, and we're supporting the victim and her family as our investigation continues.
"If you live in the New Ferry area and have been visited by or seen anyone acting suspiciously recently let us know. A vehicle registration, dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage could be absolutely vital in finding the person responsible and putting them before the courts.
"There are some common methods used by these criminals and simple things you can do to help family members, neighbours and friends who might be vulnerable at their door. And remember, if in doubt keep them out."
If you feel threatened or in danger by the presence of the caller, call 999. Please contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have any information on this incident, with crime reference 22000576249.
More advice can be found here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/keep-burglars-out-property/
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