Vulnerable people targeted in two separate incidents on Corby's Shire Lodge estate

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after two separate incidents in the Shire Lodge area of Corby which targeted vulnerable members of the community.

Two males offered to clean the guttering of a house in Fyfe Road for a fixed fee, before increasing the price after claiming that the guttering needed repaired and a bird’s nest removed on Thursday, July 9.

The elderly woman told them she didn’t have the extra money, and the offenders offered to take her to a cashpoint.

She refused, so they took the original amount and left.

The day before, it is believed the same offenders had called at an address in Tamar Green and told the occupant the roof needed repaired and a bird’s nest removed.

The offenders gave the woman a price, but she told them she didn’t have all the money.

Once again the offenders offered to take the woman to a cashpoint.

She refused, and they took the money she had and said they would return to do the work the following day, which they didn’t.

On both occasions the males left flyers advertising Diamond Home Improvements, and officers would like to hear from anyone who may have may have witnessed either of these incidents or who may have been approached in a similar way between Wednesday, July 8, and Friday, July 10.

Witnesses or anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference numbers 20000353544 or 20000351440.

They can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

A 20-year-old man from Irchester and a 15-year-old boy from Wellingborough have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and fraud by false representation, and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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