Witness appeal after robbery in Borehamwood

Witness appeal after robbery in Borehamwood

Dear Resident,

Please see an updated release as the crime has been re-classified.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in Borehamwood. 

Between 11am and 11.20am on Friday (9 October), a home was broken into on Elmwood Avenue.

It was reported that a man knocked at the door of an address purporting to be a carer. An elderly woman answered the door and it is alleged she was pushed out of the way. The suspect then stole jewellery from inside the property before making off in the direction of Furzehill Road.

The suspect was described as a Black or Asian man, aged in his late 20s or early 30s and was seen wearing all black clothing and a black cap.

PC Harry Levi, from the local Response team, said: “This was evidently a distressing incident for the victim, and are our enquiries are ongoing.

“If you saw what happened, have any CCTV footage or any further information that may assist our enquiries, please email me via Harry.Levi@herts.police.uk.” 

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting 41/97331/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.