Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after an elderly person had cash stolen from his home in Slough on Tuesday (24/1).
At about 12.30pm a man claiming to be from Social Services visited the victim at his home address in Beechwood Gardens, Slough stating that he was there to clean the gutter at a discount price of £150.
The Slough victim handed over the money, no work was carried out.
The offender is described as having light brown skin, aged around 30 years, with short black hair combed to the side. He is of big build between 5ft 10ins and 6ft and was wearing a blue jacket. His accent is not local to the area.
Officers in the Slough area are working with Social Services regarding this incident.
PC Gary Hooks from Slough police station said: “I am appealing to any one in the area who saw a man matching the description above to contact police with any information.
“I would also ask everyone to remain vigilant, particularly to anyone visiting addresses claiming to be workmen.”
Anyone with information, or if they noticed suspicious activity in the area should contact PC Hooks via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101.
If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough
