Appeal: Bogus Official Warning- Bradford

Residents are being urged to beware of bogus officials and nuisance callers following a recent incident in the Pollard Park area of Bradford.

A 98 year old woman was visited at her home by a man at around 3:30pm on Tuesday 20 July 2010 who claimed to be from the water board and that he needed to check the pipes due to a leak next door.

Once inside the property, the man distracted the occupant in the bathroom while a second man is believed to have made his way through the insecure door and stole over £300.

The man is described as white, 18-19 years old, around 5ft 6″ – 5ft 7″ tall, of average build, with short black hair, wearing a black cap, black patterned jumper, black trousers and was clean shaven.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact Sergeant Andy Strafford of the Bradford South CID Team on (01274) 376443 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111