Police appeal for help to identify man after distraction burglary at Shrewsbury home
Police have issued a photo of a man they want to speak to after a homeowner was targeted in a distraction burglary.
West Mercia Police has asked for help to identify the man who, officers say, may be able to help them with their enquiries.
The burglary happened at a property in Copthorne, Shrewsbury, on Tuesday, November 22, at around 2pm.
A man, posing as a gardener, is believed to have entered the property before distracting the homeowner and making off with a camera.
Anyone who may recognise the man in the picture, or has any information about the incident, is asked to contact Detective Constable Charlie Townend by emailing charlotte.townend@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 493i of 22 November, 2022.
Alternatively, anonymous information can be given by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
