Potential Distraction Burglary

Within the last 24 hours there have been three incidents in our area which have warranted police attention:

1 - Two males in fire brigade uniform, and using a fire brigade van which was stolen from Notts yesterday, have been knocking door to door asking residents what valuables they would like rescuing in the event of a fire.

This is not a legitimate call and needs to be reported to the police immediately on 0116 222 2222.

2 - Two males have been knocking at doors in Scalford but run away when the householder answers

3 - Suspicious damage to a door has been reported from a property in Belvoir.

All suspicious activity by persons or vehicles should be reported IMMEDIATELY to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222