Con couple steal from 92-year-old (From Witney Gazette)

Con couple steal from 92-year-old

5:41pm Wednesday 8th August 2007 in Witney

A WOMAN posing as a carer stole cash after tricking her way into the home of a 92-year-old woman in Burford.

Police said a couple called at a property in Oxford Road, on Tuesday, at about 3.30pm. The woman said she was a carer and stepped past the occupant without being invited in.

The woman sat on the sofa before asking if the man could use the toilet. The resident directed the man to the downstairs toilet, but he returned and asked if he could use an upstairs one.

The elderly woman became suspicious she refused. When she told them her son was due home in a few minutes, the couple left.

However, a purse containing £40 was stolen from her handbag.

The woman is white, 50-60 years old, medium build, with light brown hair. She was wearing a dress or a skirt that was a mix of brown shades.

The man is white, 30-40 years old, 5ft 9in tall, with short dark hair.

They may have been driving a maroon saloon car.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Police Enquiry Centre via 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to talk to police and don't want to leave your name call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.