Devilish Duo Swipes £4,000 in Eastbourne Roof Rip-Off
Golden Years Couple Targeted in Brazen Scam
Two pensioners in their 90s were conned out of a whopping £4,000 in a sneaky distraction burglary in Eastbourne. On Wednesday morning, just after 11am, a pair of men knocked on their door in Magpie Road claiming the roof was damaged.
Fake Roof Repairs Lead to Huge Theft
The scammers promised to fix the alleged damage for a £350 deposit, which the elderly victim handed over from a money tin. The men said they’d come back with equipment to carry out the “repairs”. But that was a lie.
Shortly after, one of the crooks swiped the tin containing not just cash but also bank cards and personal valuables worth around £4,000. The victim spotted the tin was missing about 15 minutes later and quickly alerted the police.
Suspects Described – Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
- Both men white, aged 35-45
- Short, stocky builds with little to no hair
- Spoke with local accents
- Wore tops bearing unknown company logos
Police are hunting anyone who saw the pair or suspicious behaviour around 11.15am on October 7. CCTV or doorbell footage could be crucial.
If you have info, contact police online or ring 101 quoting serial 492 of 07/10.
