Burglars asked for drink then stole cash from elderly

Burglars stole cash from the homes of two elderly people after asking them for a drink.

A property on Agbrigg Road, Wakefield and another on Station Road, Ryhill were both targeted on Sunday, September 6.

Both break-ins happened between noon and 3.30pm and detectives say the incidents could be linked.

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Det Insp Dave Rogerson, of Wakefield CID, said: “In both of these incidents the suspects have asked elderly people for a cup of tea or a drink of water and then stolen cash.

“We would like to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious on the afternoon of Sunday, September 6.”

Anyone with any information should call Wakefield CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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