Police were called at approximately 2pm on Thursday, 23 September to reports of a distraction burglary at a residential property in Avonwick Road in Hounslow. The burglary occurred between 12:47pm and 1:53pm while an elderly homeowner was at home alone.
One suspect spoke to the occupant at the door and said they were coming to check the pipes due to a leak next door. He left the door open for two other suspects to enter. After a length of time the suspect’s left the property with a safe containing £5000 cash and a quantity of gold jewellery, believed to be valued at approximately £44,500
Suspect 1 has been described as a white man, slim build, clean shaven wearing blue Jacket, dark coloured trousers and a blue baseball hat.
Suspect 2 is described as a white man, heavy build, grey top, blue baseball hat, dark trousers, and dark coloured gloves.
Suspect 3 is a white man, slim build, light blue t-shirt, green/grey puffer jacket, dark trousers, and a lighter coloured baseball hat.
PC Gregg Davies, West Area Burglary Team said, “We want to remind the public to be vigilant against distraction burglars, who often prey on the elderly and vulnerable.
“Distraction burglars pose as someone with fake ID, or a uniform, to gain your trust and access your home under a false pretense to steal. They may also pose as working for a utility company or give an excuse to distract the occupier. If you have been a victim of this type of crime, please contact us.”
If you can help identify the suspects, have any information or have been offered the jewellery shown in the photograph, please call police on 101 quoting reference 3838/23Sept. Alternatively tweet @MetCC, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
