POLICE ALERT - IMPOSTER BURGLARS

Palm Beach: Palm Beach Police are asking residents to be alert to the possibility of “imposter burglars” operating in the Town of Palm Beach. This term refers to thieves who represent themselves as employees of utility companies, such as water, electricity, gas or cable television, in order to gain access to your home and your valuables.

Police are investigating a suspicious incident on North Ocean Blvd. in which a man knocked on the door and told the female resident he had to repair a broken water line at the rear of their property. The woman allowed the man to enter the house but he left abruptly when her husband appeared and ordered him out. A similar incident occurred several weeks earlier and in that case the subject who attempted to enter the house was a female.

The subject in this case is described as a white male, 5’10” tall, approximately 40 years of age with a possible mustache. He left the area in an unknown make newer model white sedan. 

Police are asking residents to take these security measures……. 

• Don’t open the door if you do not know the person knocking.
• If the person(s) says he is from a utility company (and you have not called for service) ask him/her to wait outside while you call the company to confirm that someone was sent to your home. You can also call the Palm Beach Police Department at 838-5454 and an officer will respond to assist you. 
• In any emergency or in any case where a suspicious individual has entered or is about to enter your home - call 9-1-1 immediately. 

If you have any information about the presence of “imposter burglars” in your neighborhood, or if you become aware of any suspicious activity - please call police immediately by calling 838-5454.   In any emergency, call 9-1-1.