Police have released E-FIT images of two suspects after a 91-year-old woman was robbed in her Beckenham home in a distraction burglary.
The victim was at home in the Kelsey Park area at around 14:00hrs on Tuesday, 27 June when two men knocked on the door and pretended to be there to repair a leak in the boiler.
While she was distracted they conducted a search of her home before fleeing, having stolen jewellery including a locket. The locket had been given to the victim by her parents on her 18th birthday and included pictures of her late mother and father. A number of bracelets were also stolen.
Extensive enquiries have been conducted but at this time there have been no arrests.
Detective Sergeant Sarah Francis, said: “This horrible ordeal has left this elderly woman feeling utterly helpless.
“The stolen locket especially is of enormous and irreplaceable sentimental value. I urge any local people, or jewellers, who may have been offered such an item for sale, to please contact us immediately.”
Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 reference CAD 5016/27JUN.
To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
