Scam alert - Roofing Scam

We are aware of a scam circulating in your area. 

Elderly homeowners in Hardwicke have been targeted by door-to-door salesmen who claim that the roof tiles on their property are loose and is in need of urgent repair. The men are taking payment for the job upfront and not returning to complete the work.

Please help us raise awareness of this scam by informing your elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours.

For advice on keeping your property secure, you can find plenty of crime prevention advice on our website: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

If you have any further information about these incident, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the following online form quoting incident 241 06/10/2025: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.