Preston woman charged after Christmas presents stolen from elderly man

St Matthews

News and information about the area of St Matthews, which is closely linked with the area of Fishwick. It has a particularly active local residents group who are helping to shape the future of the area.

A Preston woman has been charged after a man in his 90s was victim of a distraction burglary in the St Matthews area last month. Christmas presents were stolen from […]

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1 year ago ‘Shocking and despicable’ – Christmas presents stolen from elderly man in his own home

Police are appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage after Christmas presents were stolen from an elderly man in his own home. The distraction burglary happened in Lutwidge Avenue in the […]

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