Police have released an e-fit image in an appeal to identify him (credit: Met Police)
Three suspects followed a 90-year-old woman home and through the buzzer-controlled gate of her estate, on Tuesday, 19 January at around 2.45pm.
One suspect approached the victim as she was entering her property, claiming to be a plumber investigating a water leak in the block.
When the suspect entered the property, he sprayed water on the floor and ceiling to make it appear there had been a leak.
As he distracted the victim, one of the other males entered her property and ransacked her bedroom.
The victim only realised she was being burgled when a man she didn’t recognise suddenly came out of her bedroom.
All three suspects left the area together.
A brand new jumper, worth around £35 was stolen.
All three suspects are described as white males. Police have released an e-fit of one of the suspects. He’s believed to be approximately 35-years old, of large build.
He was wearing a grey jumper and trousers.
They are all believed to have links to the areas of Essex and Hertfordshire.
Detective Constable Kate Osborne, who is leading the investigation, said: “I would urge the public to take a look at this image to see if they recognise the man.
“Although the victim was physically unharmed, she has been left very shaken by the actions of the men who opportunistically followed her into her home after spotting her in the street.
“I would encourage anyone who recognises the man in the E-fit image – or anyone who has information about the three suspects or the vehicle they were using – to contact us immediately.”
Anyone who has information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 982/01MAR21.
Alternatively, to remain 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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