Neighbourhood Watch
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NATIONAL ROGUE TRADERS WEEK
The week commencing Monday 17th October 2011 is 'National Rogue Trader's Week' where the Police and Trading Standards pro-actively target the criminals who con people into paying high prices for low quality work.
Please be aware of any tradespersons in your area, particularly if they are working at elderly or vulnerable people's homes. If you have any suspicions or concerns please ring the Police on 999 in an emergency or 101 at any time other than an emergency, so that we can check them out. If you are thinking of asking a tradesperson to work for you either use someone recommended personally to you or use the Trading Standards Approved Traders Directory available on 01225 396 753.
Bath Ringmaster Message Number 609
At approximately 1420 hours on Monday 26th September 2011, two men called at an address in the Odd Down area of Bath, stating they were from the "water board" and the occupant allowed them into the property. One of the men distracted the occupant and after they had left property was discovered missing.
Please remind vulnerable friends and relatives not to let anyone they do not know into their property and to always ask for identification.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Police on 101. Alternatively you could contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. It is important that you ask for the call to be tagged 'Neighbourhood Watch' and quote Ringmaster Message Bath Number 609.
If you witness a crime in progress or you believe a crime has just occurred please ring 999.