We received the following warning today:
Residents should be extra vigilant and report suspicious activity, following a distraction burglary which took place at a property in Kniveton, Ashbourne, at 1500hrs on 27/9/08.
A male called at the property to ask for some water for his car and stole a wallet. Description: white male, aged late 30’s, bald head, clean shaven, wearing jogging type clothing. If you have seen anyone matching this description or have any information, please call 0845 164 1644, quoting crime no: 60599/08.
Avoid ‘sneak-in burglaries’ by ensuring that doors are locked, especially whilst you are out or in the garden.
Thank you
Trisha Mellor,
Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station
- If you have any information relating to incidents contact 0845 164 1644.
- Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999.
- Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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