HOBOKEN–According to a press release from the Hoboken Police Department, they are currently investigating a suspicious incident and potential scam that took place on Wednesday June 14 at about 9:45 a.m. in the area of Seventh and Hudson streets.
The caller stated two “well spoken Hispanic males” rang her doorbell and advised her that they were present to fix the washer and dryer. The caller advised them that she didn’t own a washer and dryer and they left. The caller observed the males entering a white pickup truck possible a Ford F150 with a metallic type storage box in the bed of the pick up attached to the rear cab. Prior to driving away, the caller found their actions to be suspect, as they did not approach any other buildings in search of the washer or dryer they were allegedly there to repair.
The caller described the males as wearing dark blue shirts, cargo shorts and both clean shaven.
The Police Department is investigating the matter and asks anyone with additional information or incidents of similar circumstances to contact the Hoboken Police Department’s Investigations Division Detective Anthony Olivera at (201)420-3051, (201) 420 2100, or email at Oliveraa@hobokenpd.org.
The police department is “investigating the incident which may or may not be criminal in nature, however please be aware of this incident in the event you are approached in the same manner.”
