Dawlish News
Conman Targeting Old Peoples Homes
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The frail and vulnerable in the Dawlish and Teignmouth area are being targeted by a sweet-talking conman.
Detectives say the conman escaped with £90 from an elderly resident in the Exeter Road area yesterday.
A 83 year-old woman in Old Town Street, Dawlish had her purse containing £450 stolen.
The man tricks his victims by sweet-talking his way into their homes,he says he knows them or their neighbours, when inside he helps himself to any cash he can find.
The thief is aged 26-30, stockily built and wearing a white jumper, jeans and white trainers.
Anyone with any information are asked to contact 01803 841589.
