Suspicious Men Posing As Water Authority Workers In Warminster: Police

Police in Warminster are investigating reports of "suspicious suspects" posing as Warminster Water Authority workers and attempting to scam residents.

According to information from police, the incidents were reported on May 5. Victims report that people claiming to be from the local water authority knocked on their doors and said their water would be turned off unless they gave them money.

Payment was requested in the form of cash or personal check. "There were also reports that the subjects were trying to open doors to some residences as well," police said in a press release.

"Please be advised that if the water authority were to discontinue service it would only take place after several verified warnings," police said.

While Warminster township employees don't wear uniforms, they all carry identification and will drive a Warminster Water Authority truck.

"Should there be any question to the validity of any authority employee residents are urged to call 911 and report the suspicious activity and or individuals," police said.

Police offered the following description of the suspects and vehicles:

Suspects:

• White male, late 20s to 30s, short gray goatee, glasses, dark blue pocket shirt and work boots. This subject approached a home, knocked and asked for cash or check.
• White male, very tan and heavy set wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans. This subject hovered near the water meter pretending to read numbers.
• Black male, six-feet tall, thin build and curly hair. He was wearing a blue collared shirt and jeans. This subject was observed running from a residence after attempting the handle of a door at which point the homeowners dog began to bark.

Vehicles:

• Older Model Blue Ford F-150 NO MARKINGS however the vehicle did have a large rusted dent above the rear driver side wheel and a plastic clear license plate cover which was scratched and dirty.
• Black Jeep (unknown make or model)

Anyone who sees any of these individuals or vehicles in their neighborhood should contact Warminster Police at 215.443.5000 or 911.