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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES |
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Good afternoon,
At approximately 10:37hrs today (06/08/26) an unknown male attended an address in the DERBY AVENUE area of SKEGNESS having arrived on a pedal cycle. This male stated he was from the council and attending due to a complaint received by the council.
The male did not show identification and would not give his name.
Enquiries with East Lindsey District Council suggest that this male has no connection with the council.
I am seeking any information to assist in identifying this male. Has he attended your address? Have you captured this male on your CCTV?
If so please let me know.
Incident 189 of 06/08/26 refers.
Please find below crime prevention advice in relation to Distraction Burglary.
Distraction burglaryDistraction burglars pretend to be someone they are not in order to gain entry to your home. Common methods used by distraction burglarspretending to be from a care agency, the council or a utility company investigating a gas or water leak seeking help to leave a note for a neighbour or even asking for a drink of water if they claim to be thirsty or unwell claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get into your home quickly working in teams, with one person distracting you while the other searches your home There are a number of things you can do to prevent distraction burglary. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about anyone at your door – genuine callers won’t mind. Always remember 'if in doubt, keep them out': use your door viewer to see who’s there if you open the door put the chain on first always ask for ID and check it with the company before letting somebody into your home use the phone number advertised in the phone book or online, as the number on their identity card could be fake. For a utility company, call the customer service department. Close the door while you do this if you feel at all unsure, schedule a time for the caller to come back when a friend or relative is there for pre-planned appointments with utility companies, a password scheme can be set up If you feel threatened or in danger by the presence of the caller, call 999.
Thank you.
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