We’ve received a warning of a pair of thieves – one male, one female – tricking their way into people’s houses and stealing money. Several reports around Stockport and Manchester appear to be the same couple.

(Update: Police have now issued a photofit image of the couple – see here)

Typically, one or both people introduce themselves to the householder as old friends. They ask to come in for a cup of tea and, although the (typically elderly) householder doesn’t recognise them, he or she doesn’t want to seem rude so invites them in.

In one report, the thief asked to use the toilet, then a few minutes later said he had to go to the car to get something. He then drove off having stolen £50.

From reports of the couple in Wythenshawe, the woman taller than the man skinny build & dyed blonde hair 20-30 with a local accent. Both use a dark coloured hatchback style car. The man is described as being White, between 20-40 5’4-8 with dark hair dressed smartly. With a local accent.

(Thanks to Wythenshawe PSCO Phil Grayson for this extra information)

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