SPIN ALERT

Seven incidents have been reported in the last few weeks of persons posing as utility workers or home repair workers who have engaged in the deception/distraction technique. They lure unsuspecting homeowners away from their open doors or entice them to other areas of their home while an accomplice enters the home in search of valuables.


The following deception/distraction technique occurred throughout Nassau County

12/9/2011 4:00 PM
Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh
88 year old complainant
2 M/W stated that they were fence workers and needed to get into homeowners yard.
ATTEMPT, NO LOSS

12/13/2011 2:00 PM
Philadelphia Ave., Massapequa Park
80 year old complainant
2 M/W Stated they were electric company workers
JEWELRY AND CASH TAKEN

12/14/2011 12:00 PM
Parkside Dr., Jericho
84 year old complainant
2 M/H Stated they were gutter repair men.
White van
ATTEMPT, NO LOSS

12/23/2011 1:00 AM
Cherry Valley Ave., West Hempstead
81 year old complainant
F/H wandering eye stated she was a new neighbor and wanted to show homeowner work she wanted to do in the yard.
Walkie talkie utilized
Suspect was seen walking towards compact red vehicle with Florida plates.
ART OBJECTS AND JEWELRY TAKEN

12/27/2011 11:40 AM
Yale Rd., Merrick
83 year old complainant
F/H & M/H
New neighbor doing work in yard.
Walkie talkie utilized
Possible left in dark minivan.
NO LOSS

12/27/2011 11:50 AM
Kirkwood Ave., Merrick
68 year old complainant
Rear neighbor of earlier Yale Rd. incident
F/H & M/H
Asked homeowner if he had any scrap metal he wanted to get rid of
Old Maroon minivan with Florida plates.
NO LOSS

12/27/2011 12:10 PM
Lindburg St., Massapequa Park
81 year old complainant
F/H & heavy set, bald M/W
New neighbor doing work in yard.
Walkie talkie utilized
JEWELRY TAKEN

Nassau County residents are urged to dial 911 when they encounter suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
P.O. Jesse Atchison