Victim 'shaken' after bogus window cleaner steals purse

A homeowner was left 'shaken' after a bogus window cleaner who asked to fill up his buckets with water stole a purse containing money once inside the house.

Police have launched an investigation after the 'concerning incident' in the Tonge Fold area of Bolton on March 20. It was reported that a man knocked on the victim's door asking if he wanted their windows cleaning between 10am and 1pm.

After then asking if he could fill up his buckets with water, police believe the man made off with a purse containing money. The man was described as being in his 40s, with a stocky or muscular build, a local accent and carrying two yellow buckets.

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Sergeant Daniel Richards of GMP’s Bolton division, said: “This is a concerning incident but we want to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to investigate it. We are currently appealing for anyone with any information to come forward to help us with our enquiries.

"Officers are keen to hear anyone who may have seen anything around the time of the incident. Nearby residents are being asked to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage, which may be able to help with the investigation."Anyone with information can call 0161 856 5761 quoting crime number CRI/06KK/0008965/23. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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