Livingston Police Searching For Con Man Who Stole Jewelry From Resident

A thief conned his way into a Livingston resident’s home, by pretending to be a water department employee, then stole jewelry from the woman, police said. 

The victim, who lived in the area of Winston and Stratford drives, allowed the man into her home Wednesday afternoon because he told her he was checking for low water pressure in the area, police said.

The thief is described as a white man, who was about 5 feet 6 inches tall, and in his early 20s. He spoke with a slight accent, wore a hat, sunglasses and boots, and drove a gray SUV-type vehicle.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Chris Reinhardt at (973) 992-3000 ext 3184.

Police are also advising residents to ask for identification from anyone who comes to their homes, claiming to be employees of utility companies. Residents should call police if they have questions about the identity of anyone claiming to need access to their homes.