CRIMEWATCH ALERT

I recieved this from the Sheriffs dept. please be on the guard.... Thank you, Dave


Gypsy Alerts


Please be aware that we may have Gypsies in the Central Florida area. These individuals traditionally commit fraud and other crimes in our community.

Here are some common practices by these individuals:

o They contact a homeowner and tell the homeowner that they need some type of home repair (usually roof repair). The Gypsy will then collect cash to purchase the home repair supplies only to never be seen again.

o Gypsy talks their way into a person’s home, distracts the homeowner and takes valuables from inside the home.

o They pose as either utility company worker a tree trimmer, a surveyor or something similar. They lure the elderly resident out of their house. Once this occurs, another member of the crew will enter the residence and in a matter of just a few minutes, steal cash, jewelry, etc from the house.

o A common technique used by these individuals to get into your home. They will claim that a neighbor asked them to stop by your place. They will even know your neighbor’s name. Please be cautious.

Many of these individuals will have the equipment and tools to fit
the role of a repairman or contractor that they are impersonating.

“DO NOT BE FOOLED”
“STAY ALERT” “
“SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS”

ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING

o DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO ENTER YOUR HOME UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILY OR A TRUSTED FRIEND.
o USE CAUTION WHEN SOMEONE APPROACHES YOU. EVEN WHEN THEY SAY THAT THEY WERE REFERRED TO YOU BY YOUR NEIGHBOR.
o CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IF YOU SUSPECT OR FEAR SOMEONE IS TRYING TO ENTER YOUR HOME

SHERIFF’S OFFICE
EMERGENCY 911
NON EMERGENCY 407-836-HELP (4357)

o WHEN SOME KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR ALWAYS ANSWER THROUGH A CLOSED WINDOW. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR UNLESS YOU PERSONALLY KNOW THE PERSON.