Warning after reports of '˜prowler' targeting Gainsborough care homes

Police in Gainsborough have issued a warning to residents after a 'number of reports' of a 'prowler' targeting nursing homes in the town.

The reports were made overnight, January 19 to 20, relating to prowlers around care and nursing homes in the north of the town.

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PCSO Samantha Evans said: “Could we please remind all residents to report any suspicious behaviour to police at the time, to enable officers to quickly attend the area and investigate.”

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