Full Notification

The New Brunswick Police Department is advising its residents of a flim/flam scheme used to target unsuspecting homeowners and tenants. The police department is investigating a scam, turned burglary, in which a female suspect (described as Indian decent, thin build with long brown hair), knocked on the victim's door and identified herself as a City employee. She indicated that there was a gas leak in the victim's water pipes and she needed access to the basement. The victim escorted the suspect to the basement, meanwhile a male suspect (described as Indian decent with short hair) entered the house and removed contents belonging to the victim.

The New Brunswick Police Department advises all of its residents that anyone who legitimately works for the City will have proper identification and if a resident has any doubt, they should call the police department before letting anyone have access to their residence. If anyone encounters a similar request or has information on this investigation, they should contact the police department's detective bureau at (732) 745-5217 or call the main number at (732) 745-5200. If you feel you are in danger or have doubts regarding someone knocking on your door requesting access, call 9-1-1 and request police assistance.