A MAN who allegedly asked for £2,500 to replace guttering at the home of an elderly resident in Salisbury has been arrested.
A suspected rogue trader incident happened after two men went to a property in Jewell Close to clean gutters.
They claimed the roofing also required replacing and asked for £2,500.
The home owner agreed to pay part of this but while at a nearby cashpoint, flagged down officers who attended her address and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of handling stolen goods and fraud by false representation.
He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A second man made off from the scene and enquiries are ongoing to find him.
He is described as a white male, aged between 30 and 40, wearing a blue baseball cap, white T-shirt or shirt, with blue gilet, blue jeans and brown work boots.
Sgt James Barrett said: “As part of our enquiries we are keen to speak with anyone who saw a van in the area and believes these two men knocked on their door.
Police are keen for information regarding this van in the area. Picture: Wiltshire Police
“If you have CCTV or doorbell footage which could assist, please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help should contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 54240044765, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
