ELDERLY residents and their neighbours have been warned to watch out for bogus callers after a spate of burglaries in North Yorkshire.
Police are investigating four break-ins on Saturday in the Harrogate, Bedale and Ripon areas.
All four incidents saw a man call at pensioners’ homes claiming to be from the water board and needing to check their supply.
He managed to get inside two of the properties and distract the owners while he stole cash.
The burglaries and attempted burglaries took place in Crakehall, Masham, Lark Lane in Ripon and Roberts Square in Harrogate, between 12.20pm and 5.30pm on Saturday. The bogus caller was white, between 5ft 5in and 5ft 8in tall, with dark brown hair and a moustache, and could be in his 30s or 40s.
Police have described the incidents as “callous” and believe they are linked, warning residents not to allow anybody into their homes without checking a caller’s ID.
Anyone with information should phone police on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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