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Spring Garden Twp. Police warn of woman posing as Met-Ed employee

  SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP (WPMT)-Police are warning of a woman who may be going door-to-door in York County, pretending to be from the electric company. Spr...

 

SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP (WPMT)-Police are warning of a woman who may be going door-to-door in York County, pretending to be from the electric company.

Spring Garden Township Police said that around 11:25 a.m. Thursday a business owner reported that an unknown woman entered her business along the 1200 block of East Market Street  and stated she was from Met-Ed. The business owner became suspicious when the woman could not show her ID or a work order.

The suspicious woman eventually left when the business owner called Met-Ed to confirm whether or not she was in fact an employee and if they had sent her to the business.

If anyone witnesses any similar behavior or is a victim of this same crime, you are asked to call the Spring Garden Township Police at (717) 843-0851.

The female suspect was described as follows:

  • White Female
  • 30-40 Years of Age
  • 5’5″ in Height
  • Thin Build
  • Short Curly Blonde Hair
  • Wearing a green Met-Ed shirt (Met-Ed confirmed this style of shirt had been taken out of service years ago)
  • Black pants

The female left the scene in the following vehicle that was driven by a male.  The male was described as:

  • White Male
  • 40-45 Years of Age
  • Thin Build
  • Round Face
  • Black & Gray Hair

Vehicle

  • Pick-Up Truck
  • Small – Possibly a Ford Ranger or Chevrolet S-10
  • White in Color
  • White Cap over the Bed of the Truck
  • Cap had White Tubes attached to the top of the Bed
  • The vehicle displayed a black circular emblem on the driver’s side door that said “Met-Ed”

Residents are reminded to stay alert to scams.

  • DO NOT allow anyone you don’t know into your home.
  • Always ask for identification.
  • Always ask to see a work order or permit (if they are soliciting).
  • If you are unsure of who they are; call the organization or business.

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