Police are appealing for information after a distraction burglary in Ipswich.
The incident happened in Bramford Lane at around 12.30pm yesterday.
Two offenders broke into a property and disturbed the resident within. One of the men claimed to be a police officer searching for a missing child. The other man, who was holding a crowbar, began to make his way upstairs. The resident stated that he was going to call the police and the two men fled.
The first man is described as a white man, approximately 5ft 10in tall, of a slim build, with short black hair and stubble. He is aged between 28 and 30 and was wearing dark blue clothing, with a dark blue sleeveless jacket and dirty trainers.
There is not a description of the second man.
Anyone with information relating to this crime or recognises the man described should contact DC Robert Simmons from Ipswich Priority Crime Team on 101 quoting IW/14/1458 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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