Monee, IL – Police are cautioning Will County residents after reports surfaced in Monee of a woman allegedly posing as a utility worker and attempting to gain access to homes under false pretenses.
According to the Village of Monee Police Department, multiple residents reported encounters with a female subject claiming to be a Monee Village employee working with ComEd. She allegedly told homeowners she needed to check their utility meters. Police stressed that the Village has no such employee or program and ComEd is not conducting meter inspections in the area at this time.
Authorities are urging residents across Will County to stay alert, as scams involving individuals posing as utility workers often spread quickly beyond one town. Police said anyone who encounters this individual, or someone making similar claims, should call 911 immediately.
The department added that legitimate utility workers are required to carry identification and often notify customers in advance before coming onto private property. Residents should be cautious of anyone who arrives unannounced and requests access.
Monee police said they would like to identify and speak with the woman reported in the incidents. The case remains under investigation.
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