Elderly Woman Targeted in Chesterfield Distraction Burglary
Derbyshire Constabulary is urgently hunting two suspects after a savvy distraction burglary in Chesterfield saw a large sum of cash stolen from an elderly woman’s home.
Sham ‘Cash Advance’ Trick Leads to Theft
On January 16, 2024, at around 4pm, a middle-aged man returned to the victim’s house with a younger accomplice. Claiming they needed more cash for building materials, the older man followed the woman as she fetched money from a safe. In a swift move, he grabbed a cash box stuffed with notes and dashed out with the younger man.
The pair made their escape in a car parked on Coniston Road after the victim’s failed attempt to chase them down.
Suspects Described – Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
- Older man: White male, 50s or 60s, wearing a blue/grey jumper, black anorak, flat cap, spoke with an Irish accent.
- Younger man: White, taller (5ft 9ins to 6ft), fair hair with a middle parting, jeans and checked shirt.
Police are especially keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage from the Cartmel Crescent and Coniston Road areas. They also want to speak to the driver of a white Citroen DS3, believed to be a driving instructor, who may hold vital information.
How to Help
If you have any information, contact Derbyshire Constabulary on 101 quoting reference 24*32126. Alternatively, you can report anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
