Oldham detectives want the public to be aware of a man posing as a plumber after a man in his 70s was targeted and a stash of jewellery stolen in Chadderton yesterday

At around 3.15pm on Tuesday, July 12, police were called after a man arrived at the victim’s home on Chestnut Street and was granted entry after claiming he was there to check the water pressure.

The offender then stole approximately £100 in cash as well as several pieces of sentimental jewellery, including watches worth approximately £500 and diamond rings.

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