An appeal has been launched to try and find a cold calling builder and people who have been approached or employed him are being urged to come forward.
Thames Valley Police and Berkshire Trading Standards has said they are currently investigating a man who has been cold calling on homes in the Woodley and Bracknell area.
The man they are trying to trace has been using the name ‘JC Property Maintenance’ and claims to be a specialist in all building works including roofing and driveway work.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who has been approached, or who has had work done by this man, to contact Loddon Valley Police Station CID using the 101 telephone number.”
A separate appeal has been launched for information regarding posters advertising property maintenance services.
Thames Valley Police say that these are going up on lamp posts and at junctions around the Woodley and Charvil areas. If you see any of these posters you are asked to contact the police to let them know where they are sited.
The spokesperson added: “We are aware that elderly vulnerable people are being targeted and being quoted excessive amounts for work which often is not necessary, we recently know of traders in Woodley gravelling a driveway and returning for more money.
“People living alone and the elderly are particularly targeted for this type of crime and we need to stop people becoming victims of doorstep criminals… with your help we can do more.
“If you think a neighbour, friend or relative is having work done and you are concerned that they may be victims of unethical traders please contact either the police on 101 or Trading Standards on 01635 519930.”
