Appeal after fake police calls cost Leicestershire women £9k

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Three women handed over cash after getting a call from someone claiming to be a police officer

Three victims of courier fraud have handed over cash after they received a phone call from someone who claimed to be a police officer.

Leicestershire Police said they were among four women in Melton Mowbray and Thorpe Satchville who reported receiving the call on 28 July.Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information and have appealed to find him. Det Con Rob Pountney, from Leicestershire Police, said: "As a result of inquiries carried out so far, I believe the man pictured may have information about these incidents.

"I would like to speak to him, so if you know who he is - or indeed that person is you - then please get in touch."

 

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