A tenant was scammed out of £450 by bogus builders who said her lettings agency had agreed to fix a non-existent leak.
The fraudsters knocked on the woman’s door in Arundel Street on 6 July, one after another. Both said work as taking place in a neighbouring property to fix a leak in the adjoining wall.
The victim was told the men had spoken to her letting agency who had agreed the work, and she would need to pay a £25 deposit for a dehumidifier.
She was defrauded of more than £450.
An image of a man detectives would like to speak to was published today. A police spokesman said: “Officers have been pursuing a number of enquires and would now like to speak to this man in connection with the investigation.
“Anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward and make a report online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1189 of 06/07.”
So how did £25 turn into £450?
Foot in the door, isn’t it?
Will the stupid old bill be able to catch him or is the mask a problem ?