The Prince George’s County
Police Department wants to alert our community about a man who posed as a
utility worker in Chillum. He identified himself to an elderly homeowner
as an employee of a water company. He told the victim he was there to
check on a potential problem with her water system. Once he was invited inside,
an accomplice snuck into the home and stole money.
This occurred on July 23,
2013 at a home in the 1600 block of Elson Street at approximately 2:10 pm.
The first suspect is
described as a white male, in his late 30s, approximately 6’0” tall and weighs
about 180 pounds. He wore a uniform shirt and showed the victim an
unknown badge. There is no description of the second suspect.
A PGPD burglary
suppression team is now assigned to focus on this area and are working to
identify the suspects.
The PGPD wants the
community to be aware of this situation and to contact us with any information
on this case. Please also keep these safety tips in mind. Most
utility workers do not need access to a customer’s home. Utility workers are
required to wear uniforms and drive vehicles that are clearly marked. They are
also required to wear their work badges where it’s visible to customers.
The worker should also be able to provide his or her supervisor’s name
and contact information. If for any reason you are still unsure of the
individual’s identity, please call the utility company for confirmation as well
as the police.
PGPD detectives are in
communication with the Fairfax County Police Department to see whether this
case is linked to similar cases in that jurisdiction.
Anyone with information on
this case is urged to contact the District I Northern Regional Investigative
Division at (301) 699-2601. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME
SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com
and submit a tip online.
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For more information,
please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations
Division at (301) 772-4710.
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