It has come to our attention that a quantity of
Anglian Water uniforms have been stolen from the Market Harborough
/ Northamptonshire area. As you will all be aware, distraction
burglars often use the excuse that they need to check the water
supply in order to gain access to peoples homes. Once inside
they will quickly locate and steal cash and valuables before
leaving.
It is quite possible that these uniforms may be used for this
purpose. The Police police offer the following advice:-
* Please be suspicious of any unexpected callers at your door.
* Please keep a lookout for your elderly neighbours and relatives,
distraction burglars almost always target the elderly and vulnerable.
* If someone says they are from the "waterboard" please
shut the door and call the police on 999 immediately. There is
no such thing as the waterboard so they are definitely lying.
* Never allow a caller to bully you into letting them in by pretending
their visit is urgent. If you are at all suspicious, call the
police straight away.
* If you see people dressed in Anglian Water uniforms and you
suspect they may be bogus, again - call the police immediately
by dialling 999.