A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into burglaries linked to doorstep sales on the Isle of Wight.
It was reported to Police that on 1st August this year, a man entered the home address of a woman in her 90s in Freshwater, left some household items in her home and then took money from her purse whilst she lay in bed.
The same woman was targeted again on 25th November, during a similar incident in which money was again taken.
Typically what’s being reported to Police is that elderly and vulnerable people have been visited at their home address, and have been charged extortionate prices for standard cleaning products such as dish cloths.
On one such occasion, a vulnerable person parted with their bank details and had close to £300 taken.
Hampshire Constabulary previously issued appeals in relation to these ‘Nottingham Knocker’ incidents, and today a 43-year-old man from Nottingham was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.
He remains in custody at this time.
UPDATE CHRISTMAS EVE – Police have confirmed that the 43-year-old man has been questioned and released on bail, as enquiries continue.
He is due to return on bail on 20th January 2022 to Southampton Central Police Station and has conditions not to enter the Isle of Wight.
