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Woman, 94, robbed by teenager in her home near York

The Glade, Escrick. Photograph © Google Street View
Mon 22 Jun, 2015 @ 12.29 pm News YorkMix

The Glade, Escrick. Photograph © Google Street View
The Glade, Escrick. Photograph © Google Street View
A teenage burglar distracted a 94-year-old woman and stole items from her home near York.

The burglary happened at about 7.50pm on Saturday (June 20). The young man called at the home of the 94-year-old woman in The Glade, Escrick.

He engaged her in conversation and entered the house. While inside, he stole a black handbag containing bank cards and a mobile phone.

Have you seen him?

The suspect is…

white
15-17 years old
between 5ft 3ins and 5ft 6ins tall
of slim build
clean shaven with a pale complexion
fair haired.

He was wearing

a cap
and a grey or dark jacket.

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the burglar. To get in touch, see below.

north-yorkshire-police-logo-25How to help the police

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for DC Peter Cooper or the York Investigation Hub
Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Email Email DC Cooper
Quote reference number 12150103709

Officers are urging members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious people or vehicles in their neighbourhood, particularly those calling at the homes of older people.

There is some advice on how to spot and deal with bogus callers at the North Yorkshire Police website.

 

Mon 22 Jun, 2015

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