Lichfield Mercury 18 May 15

LICHFIELD and Burntwood residents are being warned of a feared hike in distraction and bogus official burglaries.

Police intelligence warns the increase will occur across Staffordshire in June 2015.Offenders will pose as water or ‘gas board’ officials, and gain entry into the homes of our elderly residents with the ruse of taking meter readings or checking taps and pipework, said Neighbourhood Watch community engagement co-ordinator Don Palmer.Offenders…

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