Tell Us: Distraction Burglaries on Long Island

Last week, Nassau County Police confirmed “distraction burglaries” were still plaguing Long Island communities.

In the latest publicized incident, an elderly couple were duped by a man posing as a water department official, cops said. The man brought the couple downstairs and kept them in a conversation while an accomplice reportedly stole valuables from them. Read more here.

Police have released guidelines on how to properly protect against such criminals but incidents continue to pop up on the island.

How do you guard against deception burglaries? Do you ask for credentials before allowing a utility worker inside your home? Do you have other people in the house before allowing others into your home? Have you seen elderly couples or other neighbors being targeted? Tell us in the comments.