Clay sent this information out this morning and I am sharing it with as many as possible in hopes we can divert any possibility of this happening to any of you.  Please share the information with your neighbors and friends.  And a huge thank you to Clay Yarborough for sending out this alert from JSO.

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Please share this crime alert with everyone you know, thank you!

Please be aware of a new scam that is targeting the elderly in our Jacksonville communities.  JSO is tracking these crimes (only a few so far) which are being committed around the city. We want to get the word out to everyone to be on alert and not to fall victim to this scam.

There is a male (possibly Hispanic) approaching elderly victims at their residence.  He is attempting to provide tree service.  The male will distract the home owner, usually away from the entrances to the house.  Another unknown person then enters the residence and steals items.  The suspect vehicle is possibly a white Chevy SUV or similar type vehicle.   

Remember to please be aware, alert and if you see something suspicious or a crime in progress, please call (904) 630-0500 or 911 if needed.

Melissa D. Wilder # 7301

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Secretary - Assistant Chief John T. Lamb

Zone Two, Regency Substation

9501 Arlington Expressway, Suite 445

726-5100 phone

726-5103 fax

Melissa.Wilder@jaxsheriff.org (email)

Website:  www.JAXSHERIFF.org