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Pueblo Police buy $100 in groceries for scam victims

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PUEBLO, Colo. — Pueblo police officers bought $100 in groceries for two elderly women who were recently victimized by a scam artist.

Police are looking for a Hispanic man in his 50s who has been going around posing as an employee of the water company. Once invited inside, he burglarizes the home and takes off in a GMC or Chevy pickup. 

The man recently targeted the victims’ home and made off with cash. Officers collected donations amongst themselves and covered the loss.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, you are urged to submit a tip. To remain anonymous contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ 542-STOP (542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com.

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