Crime & Safety
Swissvale Police Warn of Water Company Impersonators
However, the Facebook version of the message conveys a very different scenario.
The Swissvale Police Department is advising residents to be aware of several individuals impersonating water company employees.
The individuals come to the house in a group of three or four, distract the home owner while they check the water lines, and commit theft.
If anyone comes to your house claiming to be a water/utility company employee without an appointment, do not let them in. Call the water/utility company to verify who they are, even if they produce identification, or call 911 and request the police.
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Ironically, the Facebook version of this message, which was sent out by police on Nixle, a notification service for law enforcement and government agencies, conveys a different message.
Because of formatting, it reads: "Water company impersonators from Swissvale Police Department."
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The impersonators are not police officers—just in case there was any question.
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