Police warn residents to beware of bogus callers after thieves preyed on two pensioners in Dover.

Two men knocked on the door of a house in Astor Avenue, Dover, on February 24, claiming to be from the water board and said there was a water block further up the road.

The 73-year-old victim was told the men needed to run her taps, so she let them into the kitchen.

He stated they needed the water to run for a while until a blue dye comes through. Then both men then left.

A while later the victim noticed some items and money was missing and her drawers had been opened.

The second incident occurred in Leyburne Road, on the same day.

Again a man knocked on the door and claimed to be from the water board.

He told the 82-year-old victim he was an apprentice and his boss was working upstairs where they had a flood in another flat.

The man asked to come in and drain off some water and said he needed to put a blue dye in the system.

The victim stayed with the man in the kitchen but when he saw the second man enter his flat he began questioning them about where they were from.After both men had gone, he noticed drawers open in his bedroom and a quantity of cash was missing.

One man is described as white, in his early 20s, large build, with fair hair.

He was wearing dark clothing with jeans and boots and had a Scottish accent.

The second man is described as white, in his early 20s, wearing a dark woolly hat, dark clothing and with a Scottish accent.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Dennis Webster, said: “Most people who call at your home will be genuine. However, occasionally people may turn up unannounced and try to trick their way into your home to steal valuables or money.

“If you have concerns about anyone calling at your home, don’t open the door and ask them to return when you have someone with you. Genuine callers won’t mind.

“If anyone recognises the descriptions of these men, or you think you may have had them call at your door please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/5543/15 or ZY/5619/15.