Appeal for witnesses after a burglary – Pitstone

A burglary has been reported in Pitstone on Friday afternoon (11/05).

An elderly resident on Vicarage Road heard her doorbell ring at around 3:40pm.

Shortly afterwards, the offender gained entry to the property via an unlocked side door. Nothing seems to have been stolen at this time.

The man is described as mixed race and spoke with broken English. He was aged in his late twenties to early thirties and was a slim build. He was wearing dark clothing.

Detective Constable Tom Booth, based at Aylesbury Police Station, is investigating this crime. He said “If anyone saw a man matching this description please get in contact with me.

“Did you see any suspicious vehicles in the area, or anyone else that raised your suspicions?

“If you have any information please call me on the 24 hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 43180142451.”

If you don’t want to speak to the police or give your details you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or report it online.

Please look out for any vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours. Check that they are locking their doors and windows and that they know what to do if someone suspicious comes to their premise.

Advice and information to help prevent burglaries can be found on the Thames Valley Police website.