Bogus Utility Workers

Pensioner is floored by Bogus Utility Worker
An 81-year-old woman was knocked to the ground, then shut in her kitchen, during a possible distraction burglary. Police said an untidy search was made of the pensioner's Salisbury home, but it is not known if anything was taken.

The incident was one of three in Wiltshire on Friday 16th February 2007, involving bogus utility workers claiming to be checking electrics or water.

Police have warned other residents in the area to be on their guard, in case the tricksters target other homes. Police have advised residents to always check callers identity and if you are not satisfied you should firstly refuse entry and call the police. Genuine callers will invariably be very helpful to provide means of identification and telephone numbers to verify the authenticity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000