Officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.
Incidents have been reported in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire where elderly people about to take their money from a cash machine have been approached by a man who told them the machine was broken before covering the screen with a newspaper and stealing the cash.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
We’ve received reports of incidents occurring in Derby, Ilkeston and Ashbourne but we are keen to speak to anyone who may have been a victim of a similar offence, as well as anyone with any information.
If you can help with our investigation, contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 24*374053.