“Check on your elders and family” request after distraction burglary in Southsea

An elderly person was subject to a distraction burglary in Southsea yesterday afternoon, prompting a warning from police and a family member.

Local officers said the incident took place around 1pm yesterday (Tuesday) adding, “A property in the area of Southsea was entered when the elderly occupant was distracted by individuals purporting to be from the Water Board. Thankfully the offenders were disturbed and made off.”

“Did you see anything suspicious at or around this time?”

Police added, “Also we are having a number of reports of suspicious individuals asking to purchase vehicles or do small jobs in gardens etc… please never entertain cold callers, now more than ever we need to look out for each other and please report all incidents of suspicious behaviour at the time you witness it.”

“Together we can keep our community safe.”

One family member of the victim asked people to “check on your elders and family” after the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police via the 101 number.