At approximately 10.50am on Wednesday 16 March a distraction burglary
>took place in The Gowers, Amersham. The offender told the resident
>that he was from a new Sainsburys supermarket opening up in the area
>and that the resident had been selected to recieve a prize of Free
>samples of food.
>
>Although food was left with the resident a large amount of cash was
>stolen from the property.
>
>Sainsburys say that no new supermarket is opening in that area and they
>would never promote new stores in this manner.
>
>The offender is described as a White male, in his mid 50's, 5'8" tall,
>with white hair and a heavy build, wearing a navy top and bottoms. He
>had a local accent and was carrying a clipboard and a woven bag. He
>seemed very happy and jolly.
>
>Please make your members aware of this new approach to distraction
>burglaries, due to its success we fear it will be attempted in other
>areas across the county. Encourage members not to open the door to
>unexpected visitors and to always check ID by phoning the company
>involved and if in doubt KEEP THEM OUT.
>
>Any information or sightings of suspicious people in the area to the
>Police on 08458 505 505 quoting URN 558 of 16/03/05.
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