Police have issued a warning of what to look out for in distraction burglaries.
Officers from the Ellesmere Port branch of Cheshire Police issued advice on what to do if people come across distraction burglaries. Police described how people may disguise themselves or distract a person in order to gain entry into homes.
This includes people pretending to be from a care agency, the council or a utility company investigating a gas or water leak. The burglars may also ask to leave a note for a neighbour or ask for a drink of water if they claim to be thirsty or unwell.
