POLICE are once again urging householders to be wary of callers posing as officials.
The alert, aimed particularly at the elderly, follows an incident in Kershaw Way, Newton-le-Willows on Tuesday, February 9. Three men called at the home of a 73-year-old at about claiming to have been sent by the Water Board to carry out some jobs. However, before the woman could let them in, a genuine council worker arrived and the three ran off.
One of the men is is described as white, aged about 24 and slim with short, brown hair. All three spoke with strong Irish accents.
Anyone with information on this incident or who recognises the descriptions, can contact DC Peter Roberts at St Helens CID on 0151 777 6874 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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