Wrexham residents have been urged to remain vigilant in order to deter distraction burglars.

The advice came from PCSO Dean Sawyer, of the Wrexham Rural police team, on Thursday afternoon.

He said: "Air Pump sales, TV faults, faulty broadband, water, gas, electricity board and 'reformed criminal on probation' are all popular methods criminals use to target householders by deceiving them in order to get into their home and then once inside distracting them by whatever means.

"These individuals will very often work in pairs so one person will engage you whilst the other wanders around your home helping themselves - known as distraction burglaries.

"Please don't be a victim. Keep yourself and your neighbours safe - don't allow people in.

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"If answering the front door - lock your back door.

"Please, check all 'official' visitors are legitimate by calling the companies involved, don't take their word for it, often they have fake ID as well.

"If you are suspicious of a caller report it on 101 or web chat, try to write down as much information about the person as you can. 

"If a crime is ongoing or someone is in danger call 999.

"Further information can be found on the NWP website.

"Help us to protect more people in your community by sharing this message and encouraging people to sign up to North Wales Community Alert."