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Intruder in Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, claimed to be a police officer

11:00, 29 April 2024

updated: 13:01, 29 April 2024

Officers investigating reports an intruder entered an elderly resident’s house, posing as a policeman, have released an e-fit of the suspect.

The 90-year-old woman, of Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, had been in her front garden when she went back inside and heard someone upstairs.

Police have released an e-fit of a man they are trying to trace after a suspected burglar impersonated a police officer at an elderly lady’s home in Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Kent Police
Police have released an e-fit of a man they are trying to trace after a suspected burglar impersonated a police officer at an elderly lady’s home in Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Kent Police

When confronted, it was alleged the man claimed he was a police officer before leaving empty-handed.

It happened at 5pm on Thursday, April 11.

Police want help to identify the suspect and are asking for doorbell footage or CCTV that may help in their inquiries.

The man is described as white and around 5ft 5in, average build and had short dark hair.

He is thought to be in his 30s and may have a front tooth missing at the top.

The police impersonator was found in a home in Eridge Road, near Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Google Street View
The police impersonator was found in a home in Eridge Road, near Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Google Street View

He was wearing dark-coloured trousers and a white, short-sleeved, round-necked T-shirt, which was described as dirty.

Anyone with information that can help the investigation should call the police appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/58816/24.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.

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