Staffordshire Police are urging local residents to remain vigilant following a report of suspicious activity involving bogus tradespeople in the Badgers Croft area of Eccleshall. The incident occurred at around 12:30pm on Saturday 31st May
Three men, described as white, with dark hair, and wearing black T-shirts and knee-length shorts, visited the home of an elderly resident in Eccleshall last week. They claimed that roof repairs were needed and entered the property, including the loft area. During the visit, they attempted to obtain payment using the resident’s bank card.
They then left the address when challenged by a neighbour and were seen driving away in a white Ford Transit van towards Stone Road, Eccleshall.
If you have any information that could assist with this investigation, or if you have been approached by men matching the description, please don't hesitate to get in touch, please call 101 or use the live chat here, www.staffordshire.police.uk
If you prefer not to speak with police, there is an alternative, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous reporting form here, Crimestoppers UK
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