A bogus cold-caller followed an elderly woman into her home in Failsworth before stealing cash from her.
The man knocked on the 85-year-old's door on Friday, February 17, and offered to clear out the gutters on her home, police said. The victim 'retreated into her house' but the man followed her in.
He stole £50 cash from her and then fled the scene. He threatened to come back for more money.
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The man has been targeting elderly people in the Failsworth area, police said. He is described as a white male who is aged in his 30s.
He was wearing a beanie hat with a black coat which had a logo on the chest. Officers are urging anyone with information, or anyone who has any footage of the man's face, to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Matthew Adshead, of Oldham Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: "This was a despicable act by an offender who has targeted a vulnerable and elderly lady. We have reason to believe the offender has made other cold calls and spoken to several residents in the local area, and we believe he is deliberately targeting elderly people.
"Please contact Greater Manchester Police if you have had an encounter with a man matching his description, and who has been making cold calls and offering gutter-cleaning services in your area or at your address. We are particularly interested in any footage you might have - including CCTV, doorbell, dashcam, mobile phone, or any other imagery - that shows the offenders face or could help identify him.
"If you have any such information to share, please call 0161 856 4521 or 101 quoting incident number 1485 of 18/02/2023. Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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