Bogus council worker entering Plasmarl home triggers Police investigation

South Wales Police are appealing for information after a woman claiming to work for Swansea Council entered a property on Essex terrace in Plasmarl on Monday (21 June).

The woman is described as black and was wearing blue jeans, a white blouse and flip flops. It’s believed she was driving a red Renault Clio.

Acting Detective Inspector Nigel Morgan said: “It may be that there are other people in the local area who have been approached by this woman. If you have had someone at your door recently that you are unsure of, or if a relative or friend has informed you of a similar incident, we would like to hear from you.

“The woman may not be local to the area and we are in the process of carrying out enquiries to establish more information on her. I would ask people to be vigilant and if they see anyone acting suspiciously to contact police.

“We would like to hear from anyone with dashcam footage or private CCTV in the area of Essex Terrace from 1pm on Monday 21st June as it may hold information that could help our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police online, by emailing SWP101@south-wales.police.uk or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 2100217697.

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