Ten-year-old sought after attempted burglary (From The Oxford Times)

Ten-year-old sought after attempted burglary

12:35pm Friday 20th November 2009 in

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Police are appealing for information after an attempted distraction burglary in Thame.

At 2.15pm yesterday, a boy went to a property in East Street and asked the occupant, a woman in her fifties, if he could look for his ball in her garden.

The woman said he could, but to go around to the back garden. She locked the front door and went around to the back to meet him.

She then saw another man who spoke to the younger boy, before they left.

The boy was white, afged about ten, 5ft tall with short dark hair. He was wearing smart, casual clothing.

The man was white, in his mid to late thirties, about 5ft 10in tall, muscular, with short, sandy coloured hair. He was wearing an anorak and trousers.

Det Con Vicki Roberts, of Thame CID, said: “Fortunately nothing was stolen on this occasion but I urge anyone with any information to contact the police.

“There is no reason why a stranger should ever come into your home. All agencies or utility companies should make an appointment and also use a password system.

“I would urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives, neighbours or carers to check their home security and alert them to the dangers of opening the door to a stranger.

“Distraction burglars prey on the elderly and vulnerable. If you see people calling at houses and are suspicious of their intentions, I would urge you to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det Con Roberts at Thame police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don’t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.