Beware doorstep distraction crooks; Fears that team of two may strike once more; CONLON on crime.

Byline: CONLON

BEWARE of conmen who try to trick you out of your house so accomplices can sneak in to steal.

A pair of tricksters struck in Huddersfield this week and they may try again.

They went to a house in Birkby at about 1pm on Wednesday.

One man knocked on the door and told the woman living there she had problems with moss on her driveway.

He managed to lure her out to look closely at the moss on the driveway and patio and spoke about potential problems.

W hile they were talking an accomplice sneaked in to search for cash and valuables.

But the woman spotted the intruder and both men left.

We are worried they may try the same trick again.

Although the men talked about driveways and patios this time they could change their story each time.

So it could be talking about clearing gutters or peeling paint on windows next.

Beware of anyone who comes knocking on your door, especially if they are trying to get into your house or lure you out.

We have descriptions of the two men.

Both are white, in their mid-20s and around 5ft 9in tall.

One wore blue jeans, a blue jacket and a dark blue baseball cap.

The other has short, spiky black hair and wore a dark jacket and dark trousers.

If they come calling turn them away and phone the police. Note any vehicle they may have, such as the make, model, colour and number.

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Detective Constable Russ Conlon serves with Kirklees Police. If you have any info on crime, please phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Huddersfield police on 01484 436659