Police were called to Histon on Tuesday 18 February following reports that a man had entered an elderly woman’s home posing as a gardener, claiming she owed him money.
A Police spokesperson told HI HUB: “We were called at 3.45pm with reports of a burglary in Kay Hitch Way, Histon. …[He] claimed she owed him money for work completed outside and took £60.
“An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing, including checking available CCTV footage.”
Shock and sadness
Sharing details of the incident on local social media, the family implored that anyone who might have seen anything contacts Cambs Police. The lady involved is elderly and suffers from dementia making her especially vulnerable.
They told HI HUB: “It is highly distressing and concerning to think that someone would prey upon the elderly in such a way. Our Nan is a kind and trusting woman who is not very well and gets confused easily.
“Thankfully we have video and photographic evidence of the person involved in this incident, which the police now have. We really hope they catch the man involved and protect our Nan along with other similarly vulnerable people.”
Sadness and shock was expressed from across the community of Histon & Impington and anyone who is concerned about an elderly vulnerable friend or relative is encouraged to get in touch with the HI Friends Memory Loss Support team or Older People’s Coordinator.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Cambridgeshire Police via their website or call 101, quoting crime reference 35/12017/25.
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