Medals stolen from elderly man in Wellingborough burglary

The men pretended to be police officers
By Kate Cronin
Published 18th Dec 2020, 15:57 BST
Updated 18th Dec 2020, 16:00 BST
The golden and silver jubilee medals were taken in the burglaryThe golden and silver jubilee medals were taken in the burglary
The golden and silver jubilee medals were taken in the burglary

Witnesses are being sought after a pair of medals were stolen during a distraction burglary in Vicarage Road, Wellingborough.

At about 5.30pm on Wednesday, December 9, three men entered the address and informed the elderly resident that they were police officers. After they left the man discovered his medals had been stolen.

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The medals had been awarded to the man to mark the Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee, and officers would like to hear from anyone who may have been offered such items for sale in unusual circumstances.

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Officers would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area of Vicarage Road on the afternoon or early evening of Wednesday, December 9.

Anyone who may have information which could assist this investigation is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000651129 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.