We are aware of a ‘’distraction'' scam/ robbery  circulating in your area. 

On Saturday 13th April in the area close by Morison Supermarket and George Veterinary Clinic in Nailsworth, a person was accosted by two females with the false pretence of collecting money for a charity and then they physically attacked the person managing to take his watch. 

Description of the females : late 20's , eastern European accent,  height 5'6'', wearing white tops, possibly blue leggings, stocky build, both wearing face masks.

 The females were last seen going towards Minchinhampton Common.   

Please help us raise awareness of this scam by informing your elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours.

For advice on keeping yourself and family and friends safe , you can find plenty of crime prevention advice on our website: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

If you have any further information about these incident, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the following online form quoting incident 187 from 13.04.2024: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.