Boiler Scam! Elderly Woman’s Jewellery Stolen in Brazen Washington Break-In
At around 9am on September 25, an elderly woman on Glendale Avenue, Washington, got an unexpected knock at her door. A man claiming to be from the council said he was there to check her boiler – then waltzed inside.
Thief Targets Upstairs, Makes Off with Precious Jewellery
The fraudster headed upstairs and pinched a stash of jewellery. The victim only realised her precious items were gone after he left. She didn’t get a proper look at him as he wore a blue face mask and a dark woolly hat, but police hope locals spotted someone matching the description or experienced similar visits.
Suspect Description Released: Tall, Bearded, Wearing Blue Gloves
- Height: Between 5’9″ and 5’11″
- Age: About 40s
- Features: Possible dark beard, broad shoulders
- Clothing: Blue gloves, dark woollen hat, face mask
Detectives have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information or who was approached by this man to get in touch. Call police on 101 quoting log 639 300920.
