Forth Valley Police Division has encouraged people in the area not to engage with cold callers
A WARNING has been issued over doorstep crime after an elderly man in Wrexham was targeted.
At teatime on December 15, a man knocked on the door of an 83-year-old's home claiming to be from the water board.
He then stole £70 from the victim at Clarence Road.
Officers of the Community Eastern Safety team are urging residents to remain vigilant.
@DeesideDotCom @wrexham
— Diogelwch Cymunedol Y Dwyrain / Com Safety East (@NWPComSafEast) December 16, 2020
Beware Doorstep Crime
Teatime yesterday, Clarence Road Wrexham, shameful male offender wearing hi vis jacket knocked on door of 83 year old man. Said he was from the Water Board and needed to come in. Stole £70 from victim's wallet and more. #nwpbigeasy pic.twitter.com/yU8bReWJJT
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