$5K Reward Offered for Information on Aqua Imposter

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in an imposter case in West Conshohocken.

According to West Conshohocken Police, a while male posing as a “water company” employee gained access to a home on the 100 block of Moorehead road after telling a resident that there was a problem of “gas in the waterline.”

The man then went into the basement, and then went out the side door around the residence and started running down Moorehead Ave., according to police.

Officers believe that a second male waited outside until the man was in the basement and then entered the home; three portable safe boxes were opened and gone through, and checks were stolen.

The man who entered the home was described as 5 feet, 9 inches, slim build, and 25-35 years old with dark hair.  Another witness saw a second man; he was reported to have dark skin, 5 feet, 7 inches, stocky build with dark hair.

Aqua President Steve Tagert asked customer to take special precaution before letting utility workers – or any one they do not know – into their homes.

“The only time we would really need to get inside of a customer’s home is at their request or to service or exchange a meter by appointment,” said Tagert.

“In latter cases, the customer is contacted by the company via mail or by phone and an appointment is typically scheduled in advance, so that the customer knows to expect a visit. Even in those cases, we want our customers to confirm that the person who comes to their property is a legitimate Aqua representative.