Police have issued a description of a man who is believed to be responsible for three unusual Slough burglaries which took place at the homes of elderly women in Langley, Slough on Tuesday night (15/05).
The man is possibly Asian or mixed race, about 30-years old, 5ft 7ins, of slim or medium build, with brown hair and clean shaven. He wore dark clothes.
At about 10pm an 85-year-old woman in Beech Road answered her front door to a man who threatened her and stole her bracelet, chains and ring.
The other two burglaries happened at houses in Langley Road, Slough. A man pushed his way into an 87-year-old woman’s house, also about 10pm, and searched her handbag but did not steal anything. Between 3.15pm and 10.40pm a man entered a 95-year-old woman’s house, possibly through a side door, and searched her bedroom. Her handbag and some keys were found in the garden, but another set of keys was taken.
Slough DC Nicki Corani said: “We are investigating every avenue of these burglaries and would appreciate any help the public can give with gathering information. These are isolated incidents.”
If anyone has any information about the burglaries they should contact DC Nicki Corani via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you do not wish to speak to police or give your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
There are some simple rules to follow which will keep you and your home much safer:
•Always make sure that your back door and windows are locked whenever you leave the room
•Never open your door to a stranger. If someone comes to your door, use your intercom system, or shout through the door to see who is there.
•If the person is not expected, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Tell them to make an appointment. If they say there is an emergency, check with the police
•If the person is expected, put the chain on and then check ID if you are able to do that. If you do not have a chain, ask for ID to be put through the letterbox.
•Some offenders will not bother to ‘trick’ their way in. If they find an insecure window or door. Make sure all your windows and doors can be easily locked and are locked whenever you leave the room. Padlock your side gate.
•If you need any work done in your home or garden it is advisable to contact Age Concern to ask for advice. There are many ‘bogus callers’ who are offering to do work for people and it is difficult to check whether they are genuine.
If you are worried about your security contact your local Crime Reduction Office via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough
