Burglars steal elderly Bradwell mans savings

Police are appealing for information after burglars stole an elderly man's savings in Bradwell

Monday, December 15, 2014 1:15 PM

An elderly man has been left upset and distressed after burglars stole his savings.

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The victim was at home in Hunter Drive, Bradwell when a man knocked on his door and told him he had a broken roof tile. The man offered to fix it for a small fee before telling the victim further work needed doing.

The homeowner agreed to the work and once completed three men entered his home to take the payment. The victim went to a different room to get the money and when he returned the offenders asked for a receipt.

He went to get a pen and paper and handed the receipt to the offenders who then left. Once they had gone the victim noticed his savings had been taken. The men are believed to have been in a white transit sized vehicle and one of them is described as white and aged between 40 and 45-years-old.

Police said a large quantity of cash was stolen from the victim and are now offering advice to homeowners.

DC Kevin Maskell from Great Yarmouth CID said: These men have not only taken advantage of the elderly man by charging him for this work but they have also exploited his vulnerability by stealing from him.

This incident has caused a great amount of upset and distress to the victim.

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Burglars steal elderly Bradwell mans savings