Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of distraction thefts across the county, including in Nantwich.
Officers have been called to five separate incidents where people have been targeted by distraction thieves who have stolen mobile phones.
The crimes happened between May 17 and May 31 in Nantwich, Wilmslow, Marton and Warrington.
In each case the suspect entered a shop or café and approached the victims holding a sheet of A4 paper or a map.
They have then distracted the victims with the paper or map while stealing their mobile phones.
The suspects in each of the thefts were male in all incidents except in Marton where the suspect was a woman.
DI Chris Morris said: “Enquiries into these incidents are currently ongoing and I’d ask anyone with any information to get in touch.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to advise you to be vigilant.
“Always ensure that your mobile is kept out of sight and if you are approached by a stranger in unusual circumstances, do not engage with them, particularly if they ask for directions or change.
“Be firm with them, walk away, and report any suspicious activity to the police.”
Anyone who sees suspicious activity or has any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101.
Alternatively information can be given anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
If they respond and tell you it’s white men over 60, does that mean you’ll treat all men in that demographic with suspicion?
Could you please tell us the specific demographic of the people committing these crimes so we know who to lol out for ??