He belongs to a group of highly mobile distraction burglars - also known as "artifice burglars" - who between them make up to £40 million a year by tricking elderly people out of their property and cash.
Police are appealing for information in connection with a prolific artifice burglar.
We have been made aware of artifice burglars pretending to be workmen.
Artifice burglars often target the elderly, so be on your guard.
