Appeal for Information after Reports of Burglary and Fraud Detectives are appealing for informati - Tuesday 13 November 2018

By Hartlepool Alert

Appeal for Information after Reports of Burglary and Fraud Detectives are appealing for information after a report of a burglary in Thornaby and a fraud in Hartlepool, potentially carried out by the same suspect. Police received a report that at around 10.25pm on Sunday 4th November, a man attended Hartlepool Working Mens Club where he offered to sell cigarettes. An 80yearold man handed over 20 in cash for the cigarettes and the suspect made off with the money without handing over any cigarettes. At around 10pm on Tuesday evening, 6th November, a man attended a residential address in Thornaby where he allegedly knocked at the door, which was answered by a 56yearold woman. The man walked into the house and asked for cash. The victim handed over 220 in cash before the suspect made off. A 43yearold man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and fraud. He remains in police custody at this time. Police would appeal for anyone who may have information regarding these incidents or any other similar incidents is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Shaun Jackson on the nonemergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppersuk.org.

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