March 20, 2009
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says that an elderly victim was recently contacted by a male and female at her residence who claimed to be an "undercover" police officer.
The female asked the victim to step out of her home in the area of Hedges and Palm so they could discuss the recent burglaries in the area. When the victim stepped outside into the front yard, the male entered the victims home through a door located in the backyard.
Dyer says the male entered then entered the home taking money and documents which contained personal information from a bedroom.
The two suspects were last seen leaving the area in a black full size van.
Police are now asking for the public's help in locating the suspects. The individuals are described as:
Female Suspect:
· A 38-42 year-old Hispanic female
· 5'01"-5'03", weighing 160-170
· With shoulder length light brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
Male Suspect:
· 30-32 year-old White or Hispanic male
· 5'07", weighing 160-170 pounds
· Last seen wearing a baseball cap with the word "POLICE" on it, black T-shirt, and black pants.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Detective Richard Jones at 621-6208 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.
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