‘He arrested a distraction burglar who targeted his neighbour's home.’
‘Police are warning pensioners in north and west Wiltshire to watch out for a distraction burglar using an eight-year-old boy.’
‘"This is the worst distraction burglar I have come across in 21 years as a policeman and one of the worst criminals."’
‘A total ban on all doorstep selling for property repairs will be the only sure way to protect older people from rogue traders and distraction burglars.’
‘Three distraction burglars were disturbed during an offence but still managed to escape with the money.’
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