Police have arrested two men after a high speed car pursuit, on suspicion of bogus caller thefts from homes in the Bognor and Yapton area.
Local residents are being asked to contact the police if they too have been approached by suspicious callers in the area in recent days.
On Friday morning (July 17) officers spotted a car they suspected of being involved in the thefts, on the westbound A27 at Lancing and followed it to Fontwell where it was successfully stopped without serious damage or any injury.
The two men, aged 25 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of thefts of cash and valuables on Thursday (16 July) from three addresses, in Main Road, Yapton, and Upper Bognor Road and Essex Road in Bognor, by posing as water company workers checking for leaks.
They are currently in custody for interview and further enquiries.
A further incident at an address in West Street, Bognor, on Tuesday (14 July) resulting in nothing being taken.
Detective Constable Louise Clark said:
"If you have been approached by men who say they are from the water company and have come to check for leaks, please contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 632 of 16/07.
"Always keep such callers out, check their identities, and call us on 999 if you are still suspicious and they are present."
For further tips on how to deal with cold callers see the Sussex Police website.
Teenager In Custody On Crawley Attempted Murder Charge
Appeal Following Assault In Hastings
Road Closed As Armed Police Attend Incident In Worthing
Lewes District Council Placed In Planning Special Measures
‘Life-Changing’ Medication For Asthma Patients Now Available In Sussex
Arms Factory Demonstrator Disrupts Brighton & Hove Council Meeting
Patients Forced Into 'Pharmacy Bingo' - As Survey Says Medicine Shortages 'Beyond Critical'
Appeal for information After Man Dies In Hastings Collision
Wealden To Hold National Dementia Action Week This Month
Brighton Food Festival To Be Charged For Mud Bath
Comments
Add a comment