How to Spot an Imposter Water Meter Reader
Suspected thieves posing as water meter readers have been hitting homes in St. Louis County.
On Thursday, Brentwood police said suspected thieves, posing as water meter readers were in the area. Police say they come to the door and ask to be let in to read a water meter, and when the homeowner was distracted, steal things from the home. Ann Dettmer, Missouri American Water external affairs manager for St. Louis and St. Charles, said the company has contacted police departments in Sunset Hills, Creve Coeur and Ladue. She said she hadn’t heard that it had spread to Brentwood, but they will contact Brentwood police now. She explained how to tell if someone at your door is from Missouri American Water. She said any Missouri American Water employee that comes to a home for a service call will have a uniform with a Missouri American …
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