Rogue trader strikes in Kesgrave
He conned a man out of £100.
Police are appealing for witnesses or information following an incident of fraud in Kesgrave, where a rogue trader visited an address offering to carry out work.
At approximately 9am Tuesday (22 June), a man claiming to work for a local garage approached a man in his 60s outside a property in Edmonton Close.
He offered to fix a scratch on the victim's vehicle, requesting £100 upfront for the repair, and walked the victim to the Tesco Metro cash machine in Ropes Drive.
Following payment, the man advised he would return to complete the work the next morning (23 June) but did not attend.
He is described as white, approximately 5ft 8ins in height, bald and of stocky build. He was wearing a light blue T-shirt and spoke with a local accent.
Police are urging people to be cautious before parting with their money or personal information, and to warn elderly relatives and neighbours about cold callers and rogue traders.