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West Allis Police Department warns citizens of roofer scam

West Allis Police Department warns citizens of roofer scam
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West Allis Police are investigating a case where three men pretended to be roofers and made off with thousands of dollars.

The men entered the residence of an elderly couple claiming to be roofers. Two of them distracted the male victim by taking him to the basement to look for roof leaks. Meanwhile, the other man went into the bedrooms and took belongings from the drawers.

The suspects took jewelry and about $3,000 from the home.

Police describe the suspects as white males. Two of them were in their 40's or 50's and were short with gray hair. The other man was in his 30's and was 6 ft. 4 in. tall, 150 pounds with dark hair and glasses. 

The men may have left the house in a white colored Dodge Ram truck.

Police ask anyone who has any information about the case to call Detective Jason Vanderwerff of the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8079 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 414-476-CASH.