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Ontwa Township - Edwardsburg Police
Tuesday July 8th, 2014 :: 09:14 a.m. CDT

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The Ontwa Twp - Edwardsburg Polic$ has an important message for you! Gypsy type scheme

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Gypsy type scheme

Gypsy type scheme in southern Berrien County today, near Galien, MI.
Four suspects, all described as stocky males, in 30s to 40s, and appearing to be Italian (or possibly light skinned Hispanic). One suspect identified himself as "Italian Mike."
Subjects targeted elderly male seen outside in garden as they were driving by. Suspects then used ruse that they were roofers looking to repair his roof
Suspect vehicle is only described as a black SUV or van (possibly similar to a Dodge Durango or previous Tahoe body). Vehicle is possibly mid 2000's, and has silver trim.

If this type of incident is occurring at your residents please call right a way.

Chief Kenneth Wray

Address/Location
Ontwa Township - Edwardsburg Police
26296 E. Main St.
Edwardsburg, MI 49112-0650

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-663-8444

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