Police warn residents after burglaries
12:09pm Thursday 8th May 2008
POLICE are warning elderly residents not to let strangers into their homes after a spate of distraction burglaries in Stroud.
Inspector Nick Browne, of Stroud Inspector Neighbourhood Area, asked residents to confirm callers' details with the authority they claim to represent before letting anyone in.
He said anyone in doubt should call the police on 0845 090 1234.