A man has been arrested following a distraction burglary on an elderly woman in Redbourne Drive in Nottingham.
The incident happened at around 2.15 pm on 28 April 2020 where it was reported a man posed as a door to door salesman said he was selling cleaning products.
Once rejected, the suspect left the address, but returned later and walked straight into the house.
He stole jewellery from the property.
The 33-year-old remains in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik who is leading the investigation said: “We are happy we have made a quick arrest following the incident and are grateful to other residents who called in about a suspicious man. Their vigilance along with the fast response of local officers helped to quickly locate the suspect.
“Burglary is a particularly upsetting and invasive crime which can leave victims feeling unsafe in their own homes.
“Your home should be your refuge and no-one should be left feeling this way.
“If anyone is unsure of the identity of persons visiting them or has someone unexpectedly come to their home I’d urge them to not answer their front door.
“Check you have locked your doors and taken the key out. Look through a spy hole or window to see who the caller is.
“Official callers will always make an appointment in advance. If you are still unsure, call the company concerned to verify their representative’s identity before letting anyone in. If you’re still not sure to ask the caller to come back later when someone is with you.”
