A property in Coulings Close, East Hendred, was the target of distraction burglars.
The incident happened at about 12:55 on Tuesday 22nd of August.
The elderly resident was alerted by a noise in her home, which she found to be a male in her door way. He stated that there was a burst pipe, and that he needed to turn the water off. The lady pushed the man out and close the door. She believes he gained entry when she popped out and put some items in her recycling box.
The man may be associated with a black BMW, and may have been with another man. He is described as aged about 30, of mixed race,with dark wavey hair, and was wearing a green duffle jacket.
If you have any further information about this incident, please call the police on 08458 505505, and quote URN635 of 22/8/06.