A 90-YEAR-OLD man was twice targeted by bogus callers on Wednesday, leading police to warn residents to remain vigilant.

At 10am on Wednesday, November 7, a man knocked on the door of the victim's Winnington Lane address.

When the man answered the door, the offender barged past and sat down in the living room, saying the house needed new windows before being told to leave.

Within an hour, another man entered the same address by the front door to measure up. He made it into the hallway before also being told to leave.

Police believe one of the men also contacted the victim by telephone. The man who first entered the address is described as being white, 6ft tall, and around 18 stone with short dark hair.

PCSO Michelle Gillett, of Northwich Local Policing Unit, said: “Understandably the victim has been left shaken by this incident and we are doing all we can to find those responsible.

“I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the local community to look out for elderly relatives, friends and neighbours to help reduce the likelihood of someone else becoming a victim.

“It’s also so important that you don’t allow strangers to come into your home. If you have any doubts about them being genuine, don′t let them in instead ask them to come back later when you are not alone.

"If something doesn’t feel right and it appears suspicious please report it to police by calling 101.”

There are a number of simple steps that residents can take to protect themselves their families, friends and neighbours.

You can check the identity of callers by calling the company they claim to be from, but do not use numbers provided to you by the callers themselves.

Also consider calling a neighbour or friend nearby to come along and check out the caller before you open the door to them.

Keep cash in the bank where it is secure, and consider storing valuable jewellery in bank deposit box.

Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times, and ensure that if you do let somebody in to your home, that you close the door behind them − distraction burglars often work in teams.

If somebody asks for your help, needs to make a telephone call, needs a drink or wants directions, don′t feel pressurised into letting them in.

Help through a closed door, refer them to a younger neighbour or call to ask someone to assist.

Anyone with information on Wednesday's incident should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or online here quoting 18100351860.

If you have dashcam footage please submit by following the instructions here, again making sure you quote 18100351860.