The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District-7, West Boca Raton, would like to make you aware of a current crime trend in the West Boca Raton area. Law enforcement has investigated a number of “distraction” type thefts.

The scenario may go something like this: At least two people will approach your home and tell you that they are there to investigate a (water-gas or other type) leak. However, this is not the only guise they will use. Remember, their scheme is to get into your home. Once inside, a member of the “team” will distract you to another room while the other steals your valuables. Incidents have been reported in which the “distraction teams” are made up of both males and females. So beware!

If persons representing a utility company request access to your house, make sure they have proper identification or call and verify with the company. All true utility employees will be glad to prove their identity.

Don’t be a crime victim!

Immediately report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Detective Sergeant John Sluth at 561-558-2715.

Captain Matt Eisenberg
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
Commander, District-7
West Boca Raton

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