Suffolk Police issue appeal after Kesgrave man in 80s is victim of cold caller fraud

A man in his 80s has reportedly been targeted by a cold caller who drove him to a cashpoint and took his money.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Bell Lane, Kesgrave, at about 12 noon on Thursday, May 4, and are also urging the public to be vigilant.

The victim was on his drive when he was approached by a man who offered to carry out some work on his car.

The suspect then drove him to a cashpoint to withdraw a sum of money in advance of the work taking place. The offender took the money but did not return.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s, overweight with fair/grey balding hair and was wearing a black tracksuit.

Witnesses or anyone who has had a similar approach recently should contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime number 37/26260/23 by calling 101, email James.mcauley@suffolk.police.uk or via the Suffolk Police website.

Information on how to deal with cold callers can be found on the Suffolk Police website.

For further advice, visit the Action Fraud website or call 0300 123 2040.