Thieves Tag-Team Pleasantville Homeowners

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — Pleasantville police are investigating a theft that took place while two confederates were fooling the homeowners. The two people who visited a home on Mountain Road Wednesday claimed to be a representative of a contracting company and a subcontractor for Con Edison.

Both of them made statements to the victim about large-scale problems with his home that would need to be resolved with a great deal of money and time.

The homeowner and his wife attempted to remain with both individuals during their time on the property, however, shortly after both of the individuals left, it was discovered that jewelry was missing from the home.

The suspects used the stress of the situation to distract the victims and facilitate their crime, police said.

We have all heard about scams that criminals will employ to gain access to a victim’s home and property. In many cases, these criminals target the elderly and attempt to confuse or distract them.

The Pleasantville Police Department is asking all citizens to be aware of the potential for victimization of both themselves and their neighbors.

• Be mindful of cars and people who are unknown to you in your neighborhood, and contact the police for us to find out who they are.
• Call the police if you have any suspicion that a person may not be who they say they claim to be, even if they have identification.
• Never hand over cash for payment without being sure that the person you are dealing with is legitimate.

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