BRADENTON - Bradenton police are warning condo residents of a scam where burglars are claiming to be pest control technicians.
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Burglars pose as pest control workers |
Detectives continue to
investigate two similar burglaries in the Ironwood/Pinebrook
neighborhood, which also occurred on Feb 24. All of the
burglaries occurred between 9 a.m. and noon.
Police caution homeowners not to allow anyone into your home
that you didn’t hire. If someone claiming to be a contractor
working on behalf of a homeowners’ association, management
company, or another company asks to enter your home, and you
aren’t expecting them, confirm their employment and identity
before letting them in.
If you have information on this case, contact Det. Jay Gow
at 941-932-9373 or [email protected]; or Detective
Todd Freed at 941-932-9370 or
[email protected].
You also may email any information on this or other cases to
[email protected]. To remain anonymous and eligible
for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at
1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through
www.manateecrimestoppers.com