Phony Water Inspectors Rob NJ Home: Police

Three men are wanted for a home invasion robbery in New Jersey after one of them gained entry to the home by pretending to be a water inspector, police said.

The first robber, wearing a “water inspector” shirt, came to the home on Henry Street near Frederick Street in Moonachie at about 10 p.m. Monday and claimed he needed to test the water, authorities said.

The robber was then invited in by the homeowner and went to the kitchen to test the faucet while talking on his phone.

Two more robbers then entered the house and held down the homeowner while the other stole things from the house.

Moonachie police ask anyone with information about the crime to call 201-641-9100.

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