Police warning to Devon residents after bogus caller scam

Police in South Devon are warning residents after a string of bogus caller incidents in Newton Abbot and South Brent on Tuesday 22 October 2012.

Three properties in the Newton Abbot area and two in South Brent have been targeted with callers claiming to be from the water board – and in one occasion police officers – conning their way into people’s homes.

The intent is for one person to keep the owner distracted while another person searches their home for cash and valuables.

Police are advising homeowners to please be vigilant and not let any unsolicited callers into their homes under any circumstances.

It is unknown at this time what has been stolen but police are searching for three men in their 40s driving what is thought to be a silver vehicle.

Anyone with information or spotting anything suspicious is advised to dial 999.