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THE TEN MOST WANTED DISTRACTION BURGLARIES

Dear Watch Member, The police and crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, are today launching a list of the 10 ‘Most Wanted' people sought in connection with distraction burglaries.
Three of last year's 10 ‘Most Wanted' received prison sentences, which highlights the value of the campaign. By raising the profile of the individuals, valuable information was brought forward leading to successful prosecutions. The campaign will also warn the public to be careful about who they let into their homes especially in February, a time of year when burglaries traditionally peak. Distraction burglars trick their way in to the houses of the elderly and vulnerable, by pretending to be a type of official or asking for assistance. Operation Liberal is a national police unit that provides a countrywide overview of distraction burglary crime and supports force's investigations into distraction burglaries. The 10 ‘Most Wanted' individuals are featured on Crimestoppers Most Wanted site: www.crimestoppers-uk.org/wanted. Please click on the above site to view. "If you have any information on these most wanted individuals, please contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or fill in an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org, they guarantee that no one will know your identity." If you need to reply by email click on my address here: joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk.