Police issue warning after rogue traders damage roof in Dorchester
They were claiming to fix a problem they had spotted
Police have issued a warning about rogue traders operating as roofers in Dorchester.
They caused damaged to the roof of property that they claimed they had spotted a problem with.
Luckily a neighbour saw what was happening and stepped in.
A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said:
"Rogue Traders knocked on the door of a property in Dorchester. They advised the resident that they had seen a problem with their roof, the trusting resident allowed the men access to the roof and it is believed that they caused damage by removing tiles.
"Luckily a kind proactive neighbour observed what was happening and intervened before money was passed.
"A PCSO made a follow up safeguarding visit to the victim who has since had the roof repaired by a reputable tradesman."
Dorset Police are urging us to report rogue traders to them or Dorset Trading Standards.