CCTV photo appeal following Irchester rogue trader alert

A older female resident handed over cash to two men
By Alison Bagley
Published 23rd Mar 2022, 10:51 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2022, 10:52 BST
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An elderly Irchester resident has has been duped by rogue traders into handing over cash for work on her house that was never done in February.

The two men in a white van had convinced the woman to pay them to carry out work on the outside of her home in Austin Close.

They didn't do any work, but left with the money.

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The man on the ladder may have information to help police after an incident of rogue tradingThe man on the ladder may have information to help police after an incident of rogue trading
The man on the ladder may have information to help police after an incident of rogue trading

Northants Police have issued a CCTV image of a man who they would like to identify as he could have information to help their inquiries.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Police officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify after an incident of rogue trading in Austin Close, Irchester.

"The incident happened at the beginning of February when two men in a white van convinced an elderly lady to part with cash in order for them to carry out work on the outside of her property.

"The men ended up doing no work and left with the money.

"The man in the image could assist police with their inquiries so he, or anyone who recognises him, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 22000066933."