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Atherton police: Beware 'plumbers' at the door

Original post made on Dec 16, 2014

A pair of men posing as plumbers talked their way into two Atherton homes on Monday, Dec. 15, stealing money and jewelry while the residents were distracted, police said.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 11:13 AM

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Posted by pearl
a resident of another community
on Dec 16, 2014 at 12:40 pm
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Breaks my heart to read this. I just can't understand why anyone would invite complete strangers into their home. I wouldn't even open the door, and would immediately call the police. So sorry this happened.

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Posted by Max
a resident of Portola Valley: Ladera
on Dec 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm

@Pearl. I wouldn't let them in either, but some people, such as the elderly or immigrants, are more susceptible to con artists posing as quasi authority figures. If I thought my water was contaminated, I'd worry too, but I'd also call the water company before letting anyone in.

I hope those creeps are caught.

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