Police warning after ‘bogus’ officer steals cash from pensioner

Sophie Smith

Published: 8:59 AM January 18, 2019 Updated: 7:59 AM October 7, 2020

Police have issued a warning after cold callers targeted gold and jewellery in Gorleston. Photo: Archant

Money has been stolen from an elderly person by a fake police officer.

Please be aware, report of bogus police officer has stolen money from elderly resident in Palgrave. If you answer the door and are unsure ask to see identification, and ring 101 to confirm. If the officer is genuine they wont mind waiting. #1224
— South Norfolk (@SouthNorfPolice) January 18, 2019

A South Norfolk Police statement warned that residents should ask to see identification and ring 101 to confirm the visitor's identity if they answer the door to an officer. The statement added: 'If the officer is genuine they won't mind waiting.'

The crime took place in Palgrave, near Diss. Police asked for elderly and vulnerable people living alone to be made aware.