Full Notification

A residenct in the 6300 block of Chapmans Road reported a distraction type burglary of a residence on 12/04/13. At approximately 4:50 pm, a clean-shaven Causcasian male, approximately 5'6" with a chubby build and wearing a sweat shirt and grey pants knocked on the door of the home. The male claimed to be a utility worker and wanted to check both the rear of the yard and the water pressure inside the house because he claimed he did some digging in the area.

The male did not display any credentials or show ID and did not specify which utility company he supposedly worked for. After the male looked at the yard, which he requested the home owner to come out of the house with him, and then running some water in the kitchen, the male left the residence in a white box truck. The home owner later discovered cash had been taken from the residence.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Upper Macungie Township Police Department.

The Upper Macungie Township Police Department would like to remind our residents to verify credentials/identification from any person claiming to be a utility worker or other type of worker at their residence. If there is a concern as to the validity of a person making this claim, please contact the police department for assistance.

Additionally, the Upper Macungie Township Police Department requests your assistance with advising family and friends to verify the credentials of workers at their residence, especially if the friends and family are elderly or infirmed.