Potential scam alert

We are aware of reports of a woman approaching vulnerable people in their homes in Linslade.

It has been reported that a woman is knocking at doors, claiming her car has broken down and asking to use the phone or borrow money.

She’s described as white, in her mid 20s, with long mid-brown hair. She was wearing shorts and had a tattoo on her right leg.

Please let your elderly relatives know to take extra care and not open the door or give any money to strangers.

If you see anything suspicious you can contact us here:  https://www.beds.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ or call us on 101 quoting incident 269 of 9 June.