Phony Water Utility Workers Targeting Waukesha Homes: Police

WAUKESHA, WI — Police in Waukesha are investigating three separate police calls in which they say two suspicious men are posing as Waukesha Water Utility workers. In each of the cases, police say they are requesting permission to enter a person's home to inspect the water pipes in the basement.

Police are reporting that the two men posing as Waukesha Water Utility workers are not employees of the Waukesha Water Utility. The three complaints were reported to have occurred on Sunday, Jan. 28 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the northwest part of Waukesha.

Police say that during the first two incidents, the men were denied entry into the homes they approached, however during the third incident, the suspects were allowed in and several items were stolen from the home.

According to police, the men are operating in the following way: one person will come to the door asking to come in to inspect the water pipes or other mechanicals of the home. This person sometimes acts as a distraction. Once inside the home, the person will look to steal items of value while the other person will wait
outside, in a vehicle acting as a lookout or come into the home to steal items.

Waukesha Police are offering the following tips if you're approached by someone suspicious:

· You do not have to open your door
· Utility workers wear fluorescent vests or uniforms with their name and our utility logo
on the front
· Ask them to show their identification
· Call the Utility they claim to represent to verify their employment.

If you are suspicious of anyone coming to your home asking for access, do not hesitate to call the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524- 3831.

Police say they are investigating these incidents, and do not have anyone in custody in connection with the crime and other incidents.

People who encounter this type of suspicious activity are encouraged to contact Detective Jay Carpenter at 524-3812.

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