Man Posing As Verizon Employee Robs Woman In Hudson Valley

WAPPINGER, NY — The New York State Police are asking for the public's help in solving a robbery that occurred in the Town of Wappinger. Around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, a middle-aged man came to an address on Scarborough Lane posing as a Verizon employee.

The man did not display any credentials or any type of Verizon insignia.

Police said he told the resident of the home that he had a "special upgrade package" to offer and then entered the residence and pushed the victim before stealing her wallet.

The man was about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with an average build.

He had short, dark hair and was wearing a dark gray short-sleeve button-down shirt, blue pants and dark shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or similar incidents are asked to call Investigator DuBois at 845-677-7300. Refer to SJS#8447293.

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