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Neighbourhood Watch are warning residents to be aware of a spate of distraction burglaries in Shepway following a report last Thursday of a male caller purporting to be a Police Officer.

Since then there have been a further five incidents within the Shepway area.

On Friday evening (12 October) between 8.30pm and 9.00pm a male broke into a property in Tolsford Close, Etchinghill. When challenged he claimed he was a Police Officer.

On Saturday 10.50am and 11.10am a male posing as a Water Board official stole cash from a property in Greenfields, Sellindge.

Again on Saturday between 11.30am and 12 noon 2 males posed as builders at a property in Cobden Close, Hythe and stole cash.

Between 6.55pm and 8.00pm on Saturday evening a window was forced at a a property in Bartholomew Street, Hythe. The householder was out at the time.

Again on Saturday evening between 7.00pm and 8.00pm a male broke into a property in Blackhouse Hill, Hythe and when challenged by the elderly victim he stated that a neighbour had asked him to pop round and check on her.

Kent Police are asking you to be very vigilant and not to let any unknown callers into your property. Only open the door if you have a chain in place. If you are offered ID take it, shut the door tight and read what is on the ID. If you are unsure ring the police to check on 01303 850055. Under no circumstances should you let them into your property.

Please make sure that your elderly and vulnerable neighbours are aware of this advice and also make them aware of the Nominated Neighbour scheme.

Details can be obtain from Sally Coleman 01304 218151, your PCSO or KCC Community Warden Tanya Clark 07811 271303.

If you have any information that would help Police solve this crime please ring on 01303 850055.