Cherry Hill Police Warn Of Burglary Scam Involving Fake Township Employees

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (CBS) - Cherry Hill police are warning residents about a burglary scam. They say two suspects disguised as Township employees are gaining access to homes, pretending to be checking utilities.

The suspects struck a home on Indian King Drive Thursday around 2 p.m. and made off with jewelry and other items.

Homes on the 700 block of Cooper Landing Road and on the 500 block of Fern Avenue were also targeted.

The individuals involved in the burglary and theft were described as a thin Hispanic male, in his early 20s, with dark black hair, standing approximately 5-foot-8, and a short, heavy-set Hispanic female, in her early 20s, with dirty-blonde hair.

The pair are said to be driving a white, four-door pickup truck.

Police say Township workers will always have photo ID on them.

If you encounter suspicious individuals asking for access to your home, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department immediately. Police Dispatch can be reached at (856) 665-1200 or dial 911.