Doorstep Scam on Silvester Road

[Katzenbaer]

Hi folks,

Just had the police round to our place on Silvester Road to say our neighbours had a visit from two white males in a black panelled van who claimed to be gardeners, then stole her purse. We didn't see anything sadly, but if you were in the area and did, please let the cops know.

Might also be an idea to warn people you know in the area, particularly vulnerable groups.

Cheers!

K

[Nosey yuppie so n so]

Oh no who was it I live on silvester at the top

[Katzenbaer]

I don't know them, I'm afraid (only know one of our neighbours). I only spoke to the police officer. I expect the thieves will steer clear of Silvester Rd now they know the cops are looking for them.

[boswell]

Do you know how they stole her purse? Did they just grab it off her on the doorstep or did she invite them in/they forced their way in and stole it?

[dimples]

Do you know if they had accents ?

[Katzenbaer]

I don't know any more than this, I'm afraid. The police simply said that it was two white guys in a black van who posed as gardeners and stole her purse. Reading between the lines, they probably wouldn't have gone to the trouble of impersonating gardeners if they planned to snatch it in front of her, so presumably it was a ruse to get into her house and take it.

No, I don't know what accents they had. Since the officer didn't mention them as being of note, I presume local or neutral English, but honestly no idea.

[boswell]

Thanks Katzenbaer.

[Katzenbaer]

No probs!

[Callie]

I would love to know how this scam works, presumably no one just lets anyone who knocks into their home?

[Mustard]

Some people do, especially trusting elderly people.

[Chick]

Mustard Wrote:

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> Some people do, especially trusting elderly

> people.

you should be working

[Mustard]

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> > Some people do, especially trusting elderly

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> you should be working

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[Chick]

Instead of interwebbing, maybe I have mixed you up with someone.