The arrests came after the Borough Park Division of Shomrim received a call to their hotline about the fake inspectors trying to enter the home of a resident, which prompted Shomrim members to follow the suspects for close to 5 hours, resulting in their arrest by the NYPD.
Boro Park Shomrim Arrest Phony Water Inspectors
BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn [CHI] – Five people were arrested Friday after knocking on doors and posing as Department of Environmental Protection water inspectors in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn. The group, which comprised of 3 males and 2 females, are suspected in a number of robberies in the area.
The arrests came after the Borough Park Division of Shomrim received a call to their hotline about the fake inspectors trying to enter the home of a resident, which prompted Shomrim members to follow the suspects for close to 5 hours, resulting in their arrest by the NYPD.
Residents should always be vigilant and ask for identification of anyone requesting access to their home or apartment, as meter reader from Con-Ed, Key Span or any other utility.
If you suspect an imposter don’t hesitate to call 911 and Shomrim at (718) 774-3333 24/7!
BP Reader
Can You Please Post The BP Shomrim Number.
Anonymous
The number for Boro Park Shomrim is (718) 871-6666