NW Suspicious Van Activities

This message is from Val McPherson Area Neighbourhood Watch Representative and Administrator for South Bucks and Chilterns ( old areas).

I am sharing this information because as you are all aware opportunists jump from area to area but often change their approach depending on the areas visited.

Please be aware that a large white Ford Transit  van  Reg No: 12W 360 has been doing the rounds in Longwick  Approximately 15:30-15:40 on 4 February. It has also been seen in Monks Risborough which is also part of the Princes Risborough & District Area and other parts of South Buckinghamshire.

Two men jumped out with hi-vis bright orange trousers on, flung the back doors open and started to pressure wash a neighbours driveway without their permission!! You could see the massive tank of water in the back of the van.

Description of the Van: It white but has blue writing on the side reads Unit 8 and the pictures on the side are photos of driveways and bungalow roofs plus various cleaning products . They have long roof ladders on top of their van.

This incident has been reported to the police and the incident reference number is: 1385, so if seen this van again please give this reference number into the police.

In Prestwood a similar incident occurred where a man in his early 20's with an Irish accent asked this resident if she needed her driveway jet washed as he was doing her neighbours two doors up. She knew this was untrue as they were at work. She declined.

He then reversed down the road to an older neighbours drive and gave her a free sample , but again she did not ask for her driveway to be washed. The neighbour stopped him and he offered to give the older resident a leaflet with prices on. He then drove off . This time it was a smaller white van with a number plate IL  04-0-24552. 

Please do not engage with these opportunists  who call unexpectedly  with a special offer as these rogue traders often  increase their prices once the job is completed.

Keep safe everyone.

Best wishes

Val