DETECTIVES investigating a series of distraction burglaries and attempted distraction burglaries in Leamington have charged a man.
Mohammed Murtaza Anwar, 42, of Hellidon Close, Leamington has been charged with two counts of burglary dwelling, one count of attempt burglary dwelling and eight counts of fraud by false representation.
He was charged following reports that someone posed as a worker for a water company to gain access to two houses. During the incidents on June 21 and July 3 bank cards were stolen that were then used fraudulently.
Anwar was also charged in connection with an attempted distraction burglary in the town on July 5.
Anwar appeared at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday July 10 where he was remanded to appear at Warwick Crown Court on August 8.
Officers are continuing to investigate a series of other distraction burglaries in the area around the time of these incidents and are keen to speak to anyone with information that could help with their enquiries.
Anyone with information can report it via the Warwickshire Police website or by calling 101.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
