Bogus charity workers take £20 from 90-year-old man, e-fits issued: West Bay
(CT8 - Monday, 2 January, 2012)

The incident happened in West Bay area at around 3pm on Sunday 4 December Kent Police has issued e-fits of two people they would like to speak to in connection with a distraction burglary in Herne Bay.

Detectives are investigating after a small amount of cash was stolen from the home of a 90-year-old man at about 3pm on Sunday 4 December 2011.

Detective Constable Leigh Woolnough said:

'At about 3pm the previous afternoon, Saturday 3 December, a young woman knocked on the door of the pensioner's home, which is in the West Bay area of Herne Bay, and asked if he wanted to buy some raffle tickets for a children's charity.

'It was cold outside so the man invited her in to stand in the hallway while he found some change and bought £3 worth of raffle tickets.

'The following day the young woman turned up again, this time with a young man with her.

'While she was talking to him about the lottery her companion asked for a glass of water.

'As the victim went to the kitchen to get him a drink they stole about £20 in cash.'

The first offender is described as:

• a white female
• aged 17 to 18
• 5ft tall
• heavy build
• wearing a dull brown/red jumper with a zip, and on the second visit a grey jumper with the word ‘Love' written on the left side
• spoke with a lisp

The second offender is described as:

• a white male
• aged 17 to 18
• slim build
• 5ft 5in tall
• dark brown hair
• clean-shaven
• wearing dark casual clothing

Detective Constable Woolnough is appealing for anyone who recognises the e-fits or who thinks they may have been approached by the pair to contact police on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Kent

Address:
West Bay
Herne Bay
KENT
CT8