Police probe raid by conmen on home of woman in her 80s

By Neil Speight 23rd Apr 2022

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Local News by Neil Speight 23rd Apr 2022

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Dunlop Road, Tilbury.

POLICE are investigating a burglary in Tilbury that saw a woman in her 80s robbed by thieves prenting to be council workers.

A police statement says: "It was reported two people claiming to be council workers attended an address in Dunlop Road, Tilbury, at around 1pm on 22 April.

"They were admitted by the person inside, a woman in her 80s. She later reported jewellery, cash and a bank card had been stolen.

"We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/99862/22.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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