Hunt for man impersonating garda continues

The search for men claiming to be gardaí and calling to the homes of elderly folk is continuing after a reported incident in the Mountnugent last week.

On Wednesday, March 29, at around 11:15am, the male called to the home of an elderly couple in the Mountprospect area, near Mountnugent football pitch.

Gardaí say the male was “impersonating” a plainclothes officer and that he asked the home owners “if they had lost any money with the intention of the home owner going to check their cash. Thankfully this male did not gain access to the house and left the scene”.

The male was seen leaving the area in the company of an alleged accomplice in what has been described as a “beige coloured car”.

“Were you in the area at that time and noticed anything suspicious or passed through the area and have dash cam footage?? If you can help please contact the Gardaí in Cavan on 049-4368800,” gardaí have asked.

Oldcastle incident

On the same day gardaí in Meath received reports of two males calling to the home of an elderly person in Crossakiel, and also to the home of an elderly person in Oldcastle area.

Again, gardaí say these males were impersonating Gardaí and asked the home owners if they had lost any money.

A similar incident occurred the day after, March 30, gardaí were told of a incident of two males “acting suspiciously”, and impersonating Gardaí in the Kilbride area of Ashbourne.

“Please remember not to open your door to anyone before you have confirmed who they are and what they want, even if this means ringing us to confirm they are who they say they are,” say gardaí.

“Please be vigilant and keep an eye on family, neighbours and friends who may be targeted by these criminals. Always report suspicious persons or vehicles to your local Garda Station immediately.”