CCTV images released in connection with distraction burglaries in Peterborough
Victims were followed home
Last updated 13th Feb 2024
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a distraction burglary and attempted distraction burglaries in Peterborough.
The first victim, an 84-year-old woman, was followed to her home from a laundrette in Werrington at about 2pm on 19 October last year.
A man offered to walk home with her and stayed at the property for a number of hours before a relative arrived and asked him to leave.
The following day, another relative noticed money was missing from the victim’s handbag.
On Saturday, 27 January, the victim’s family noticed a man loitering at the property on a doorbell camera and told him to leave, which he did.
On Wednesday, 31 January, a man followed a 67-year-old man from a bus stop to his home in Gatenby and let himself inside.
The man left once the police were called and nothing was taken.
Anyone with information should report it through the force website using reference 35/6162/24.
Anyone without internet access should call 101.