CCTV appeal after distraction burglary
SLOUGH: A CCTV appeal has been launched by the police after a man pretended to work at the council to carry out a distraction burglary on an elderly man.
At around 10.30am on Friday, June 5, a man knocked on the door of the victim in Washington Drive, informing the elderly victim that he was from council management and needed to look at the fence.
The victim requested the man to show identification, however the man explained that he had left his ID in the truck. The resident allowed the man to enter the house to get through to the rear garden, but no measurements were taken.
Shortly after, the victim realised his wallet was missing and noticed his bank card had been attempted multiple times in the Slough area. Police have released an image of a lines for the new railway are at a similar level to the road.
“As a result of feedback received during public consultation we have, and continue to, work with the local highway authorities to understand the impact of the proposed permanent closure of the section of Hollow Hill Lane.
“Detailed modelling of traffic flows using the Slough Multi Modal traffic model has enabled us to identify possible improvements and changes to a number of road junctions that will help to mitigate the impact of the road closure on the surrounding area.”
He added that delivery of the WRLtH scheme remains subject to a satisfactory business case and the agreement of acceptable terms with Heathrow aviation industry as part of the application for a development consent order. This would be required to grant permission to build a new railway. man they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation which can be viewed on the Express website.
Designated investigator, Mehde Simon Choudhury, based at Slough police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information that could assist with this investigation to get in touch. I believe the man in this
CCTV image may have vital information that could help with this investigation. The man has a distinctive tattoo on the back of his neck, which says ‘Lilly May’. If you recognise this man or believe it could be you, please come forward.
“If you have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area which could help with our enquiries, please get in touch.” Contact police quoting the reference number 43200167154 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.