SalfordOnline
Your local community website
    Posted by Editor on 25th January 2011 at 10:47 PM Public urged to help catch ‘Most Wanted’ distraction burglars targeted by new campaign
Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, and the police are today launching a list of the 10 ‘Most Wanted’ people sought in connection with distraction burglaries. Three of last year’s 10 ‘Most Wanted’ distraction burglars received prison sentences, which highlights the value of the campaign. By raising the profile of the individuals, valuable information was brought forward leading to successful prosecutions. The campaign will also warn the public to be careful about who they let into their homes especially as it approaches February, a time of year when burglaries traditionally peak. Distraction burglars trick their way in to the houses of the elderly and vulnerable, by pretending to be a type of official or asking for assistance. See link below
Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
