The City of Richmond is warning residents of reports in the last couple of days of people impersonating municipal employees to gain entry to homes.
According to city spokesperson Clay Adams, they know of at least two incidents where individuals wearing work gear claimed to be city employees and were knocking on doors, claiming they need to access the house.
However, Adams, who said Richmond RCMP is aware of the reports, wanted to remind residents never to allow someone entry to their homes without confirming their identity, no matter how convincing they may seem.
He added that city staff:
always carry photo ID – ask to see it;
will also be in a City of Richmond branded vehicle, not a private car or truck;
will never enter a person's home. City work focuses on the external property.
If in doubt, call the City Works Yard at 604-270-8721 (24 hours) or the Richmond RCMP to check.
