A used car scam has been reported in Verwood and police officers want the public to be aware of the incident.<\/p>\n
Dorset Police received a report at 5.32pm on Wednesday 5 February 2020 of criminal damage to a car at an address on Ringwood Road. <\/p>\n
Three people turned up following a pre-arranged appointment to view a car that was advertised for sale by the victim on Gumtree and Auto Trader. <\/p>\n
The victim went inside the address to collect relevant paperwork and when they came back outside one of the men was looking under the bonnet.<\/p>\n
The people interested in buying the car took it out for a test drive when it started smoking. At this point, they offered the victim a lower price for the car, which they refused.<\/p>\n
When the victim took his car to a local garage they confirmed that coolant was poured over the engine.<\/p>\n
Two of the suspected offenders are described as male and aged between 40 and 50 years old, with one dressed in smart casual clothing and the other wearing a suit. The third person is described as a male teenager who was wearing a black Superdry coat. All three people are described as being possibly of Indian decent. They left the address in a silver Audi.<\/p>\n
A similar incident occurred in Stourpaine on Thursday 30 January 2020. It is reported that the victim met two people at The White Horse Inn to discuss selling a car. The owner was distracted and during this time it is believed that oil was poured over the engine. <\/p>\n
Again, a lower price was offered for the vehicle after it was alleged that the car was damaged. The victim refused the lower price and took his car to a garage the following day.<\/p>\n
Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann, of East Dorset police, said: \u201cI would like to hear from anyone who has put a car up for sale recently where the buyers have acted in a similar way, or recognises the men described from similar circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also keen to remind anyone selling their car to be aware of anyone operating as described and report any suspicious activity to police.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting occurrence number 55200018696. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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