Police appeal after distraction burglary in Swindon
It happened on May 31 in Stratton St Margaret.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary of an elderly man at a property in Stratton St Margaret.
On May 31 two men offered to do some gardening work for the elderly resident in Wheeler Avenue. He agreed and they asked for cash. They then offered to do another job and asked for more money whilst sitting inside his property.
It is believed one of the same men came back to the address on June 4, with another man, offering to do some roof work. They asked for a large sum of money and followed the man into his property. it is believed the elderly man paid £2000 in total.
The suspects are described as having Irish accents, with the first two aged in their 30s and 20s and the second two in their 30s and older.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers on 101.