A CCTV image has been released after an elderly man was defrauded out of a large sum of money.
The image is of an individual officers believe may have vital information regarding the incident in Henley.
At around 1.30pm on July 19, the victim a man in his 80s, received a call from someone claiming to be the police.
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This person convinced the victim to withdraw a sum of money and hand it to a courier.
CCTV APPEAL 📷
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Do you recognise this person? 👀
We would like to speak to them about an incident of fraud in Henley.
🗓Wed 19 July
⏰1.30pm
📍Rotherfield Greys
More details 👉https://t.co/AHHDuyT4Md pic.twitter.com/j7D10nK2US
The courier attended the address and took the money.
Investigating officer PC Mike Ross-Williams, based at Wantage police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident or has any information to please get in touch.
“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230321818.
“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please take a look at the advice from Action Fraud on their website."
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