Gardening Scammer Mows Down Granny’s Lawn – Then Demands Cash!
Garden Gate Crook Caught on Camera
Police have released a computer-generated image of a man who reportedly carried out some unsolicited gardening at a Rochester home.
Gardening Job Gone Rogue
The suspect allegedly followed a woman in her 70s back to her house on Weller Avenue, then snuck inside and mowed her lawn without permission. After completing the “job,” the man demanded money from the elderly couple — the husband is in his 90s — before making off. A small amount of cash was handed over.
Police Hunt Suspect in Distraction Burglary
The bizarre incident, described as a distraction burglary, took place at around 5.15pm on 4 June 2020. kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are urging anyone who recognises the man in the image to come forward immediately.
Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/95595/20.
