Public put on alert over 'lost drone' burglars' scam in Doncaster
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Police have put out a warning after receiving reports of two men committing burglaries in the borough over the weekend.
A spokesman for the Doncaster East neighbourhood policing team said: “On both occasions they appear to have targeted elderly residents, claiming that they were looking for a lost drone or toy helicopter. While the occupants have been assisting in looking for the item a second offender has gone in to the house and stolen cash and jewellery.”
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Hide AdDetectives are continuing enquiries in relation to the offences, say officers.
Postings made to the police on social media indicated similar incidents had taken place in both Armthorpe and Scawsby, although police have not stated the precise location of the reports they are investigating.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.