Thames Valley Police has said that last weekend (Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21) two women knocked on multiple houses in Oxford, Reading and Thame. This included homes on Greyhound Lane, Thame; Yeats Lodge, Thame; Emmer Green, Reading; Tilehurst, Reading and Vicarage Road, Oxford. READ MORE: Two of city's 'most prolific offenders' arrested for shoplifting and bike theftAt these homes the women offered massages to help back, knee and leg pain, specifically to elderly, disabled and vulnerable individuals. Investigating officer, detective constable, Abbie Biddlecombe, said: “We are urging residents to remain vigilant, particularly when answering the door to unexpected visitors. Police have offered some advice on how to avoid this type of burglary(Image: Newsquest)“Distraction burglaries often involve offenders posing as officials or tradespeople to gain access to your home.