Newtown Police Warn of of Scammers Calling for Donations for Police K9 Unit

Newtown, CT — On June 15, 2016 the Newtown Police Detective Division said they initiated an investigation based on a resident's complaint of a solicitor representing himself as a K9 Officer collecting money for the Newtown Police K9 Unit.

Police said  the man told the resident he would personally pick up the money at a prearranged place and time.

The Newtown Police is advising residents that they are not currently engaged in any fundraising effort and if residents feel they were a victim of fraud to call Det. McAnaspie at 203-426-5841.

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