Man Poses as Security Company Employee

Sunday, May 18, 2008 05:39 AM

Prince George, B.C. - Residents are being warned not to give out information about their home security systems to anyone.

RCMP say Saturday afternoon, a suspicious man, claiming to be an employee of a security company was asking Westgate residents about their security systems. The suspect also offered a deal a on a new security system. Police say this is particularly suspicious as the security company was t conducting door to door business this long weekend.

The suspect is described as a mixed race, about 25 years old, with dark skin tone, darker eyes, 6’2”, about 200 lbs and was wearing a grey hooded sweater and light-coloured shorts.

Police conducted patrols in the area but were not able to locate the suspect.

Police say residents should never disclose information about their security systems or whether or not they use them, to people who approach their homes. If you have any concerns about people claiming to be security company employees, contact your security company directly to verify their employment before allowing them inside your home or disclosing any information.

If you suspect a crime is n progress, contact police immediately.

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Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 05:39 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Burgerluver on May 18 2008 8:38 AM

If anybody fell for that con they are unfortunate and unwise. Even more unwise is the "representative" of the security company. Come on buddy!! A hoody?? You better go back to selling other, less legal forms of consumer products. Here's a tip. Go rent "Fletch". It might inspire you to be more resourcefull on your attire the next time you plan on casing out someone's house.

Happy planting everyone :)

Posted by: northern taxpayer on May 18 2008 9:03 AM

sounds like this fella is about to be gainfully employed, a question the R.C.M.P. used to ask vagrants and ner do wells that were hanging around,they don't even bother anymore as the system just turns em loose. I do have my own security system that i'd be proud to tell these bums about,first theres a sign on my gate warning not to stray off the beaten path to the house cause there is several bear traps set along the way,second my rotwieler "fang' is on guard and he is hungary for raw meat, then theres the size 13 boots on the porch, and if he gets pass that the poision darts should down em , i hate to use the 44 magnum as its so messy yup officer i was just cleaning up some trash and it went off all by itself!

Posted by: hartbooks on May 19 2008 6:36 PM

I like the idea of leaving size 13 boots outside the front door. I think I'll scout out a pair at the swapshed and do just that. Maybe leave a few empty shot gun shells about too.
If that doesn't deter them my "fang" a very agile mini daschund will be hanging off whatever part of their anatomy he can jump to reach and sink his teeth into, he can jump about 3' straight up. He makes some of the menfolk in my neighbourhood a tad uneasy when he tips his head and appears to be measuring how far he'll have to spring.
The lumber yard in 108 Mile sells cement markers 50, 100, 150 they are about 8" across - I think they are supposed to be for golf course distance markers, but I've always thought they'd be good for sighting in range too.