Scam Artist Poses As Water Department Employee [Roseville,MI]

A scam artist is posing as a water department employee to rob residents in Roseville, according to police. Police say the man targeted three homes on Wednesday and hit one home last week.

The culprit went to a home on Martin Road where an 83-year-old man lives. He reportedly told the homeowner his fees were overdue and he owed $41. Police say the homeowner slammed his door in the man's face.

The water employee imposter also visited a home on Bone Street and told a 79-year-old woman that everyone in the neighborhood was getting a $40 rebate, but that he needed change for a $100 bill. The woman reportedly went to get the money and he followed her into the home. Police say when she noticed she was being followed, she went into a bathroom and locked the door. The man apparently went through her belongings, but it was not known how much was taken.

from ClickonDetroit.com