Men who claimed to work for gardening business conned two residents in one day in Northamptonshire town
Men, who claimed to work for a legitimate gardening business, conned two residents in a Northamptonshire town in one day.
The incidents happened Waynflete Avenue in Brackley, between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesday June 23?
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men, who claimed to be working for a legitimate gardening business, approached two residents and stated that they owed money for previous work conducted.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “After being paid the alleged outstanding balances, the offenders left both addresses without conducting any work. They were in a silver/grey hatchback car with a yellow tonne bag in the rear.
“The first offender was a white man aged between 35-45, about 6ft and of a slim build with dark untidy hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt and black trousers.
“The second offender was a white man in his early 40s, between 5ft 4in to 5ft 5in and of a chubby build. He was wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers.
“The area would have been busy at the time of the incident and officers would like to hear from anyone who may have captured the offenders or the car on CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage.
“They would also like to hear from anyone approached by anyone fitting the above descriptions and asked for money for incomplete work.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number: 26000368257.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.