Appeal after elderly woman falls victim to distraction burglary in Derbyshire village
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Shortly before 4pm on Thursday, April 1, a man visited the home of a woman in her 70s in Main Road, Lea.
He told her that a car outside was damaged and asked if it was her vehicle.
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Hide AdConcerned, the woman went to check, thinking the man was following her to the car.
When she realised he wasn’t behind her, she returned to her home and saw him running away having stolen her purse.
He is described as white, balding and with a tattoo on his face or neck.
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Derbyshire Constabulary on 101 quoting reference number 21*165004 in any correspondence.
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You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.