Con-Man?
02/08/07 14:54 Filed in: Bottesford
Two incidents of
locals falling for a 'sob' story have been passed
to me today.
1 A report has reached Bottesford NHW of an 'Italian-sounding' male who suddenly pulled up outside the home of a resident couple and asked the way to London: he said that he was lost. He then said that he was short of money and would they like to buy 3 coats from him. The residents invited him into their home and parted with good money for the coats!
2 The second case is of a gentleman who was also approached by an 'Italian-sounding' male saying he was nearly out of petrol and had no money. The gentleman then drove with him to the filling station and put in £30.00 of petrol. The 'Italian-sounding' male then said he had no cigarettes so the gentleman purchased some for him.
Please be aware of the presence in the Neighbourhood of people who will very willingly take advantage of gullible locals. Please warn all vulnerable friends and neighbours, and report all suspicious people and incidents to the police on 0116 222 2222 asap.
If you need help to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mobile: 07803 869843
1 A report has reached Bottesford NHW of an 'Italian-sounding' male who suddenly pulled up outside the home of a resident couple and asked the way to London: he said that he was lost. He then said that he was short of money and would they like to buy 3 coats from him. The residents invited him into their home and parted with good money for the coats!
2 The second case is of a gentleman who was also approached by an 'Italian-sounding' male saying he was nearly out of petrol and had no money. The gentleman then drove with him to the filling station and put in £30.00 of petrol. The 'Italian-sounding' male then said he had no cigarettes so the gentleman purchased some for him.
Please be aware of the presence in the Neighbourhood of people who will very willingly take advantage of gullible locals. Please warn all vulnerable friends and neighbours, and report all suspicious people and incidents to the police on 0116 222 2222 asap.
If you need help to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mobile: 07803 869843