Officials: Fake Water Company Employees Burglarizing Elderly Customers In Conn.

NEW CANAAN, Conn. (CBSNewYork) - Officials are warning residents in and around New Canaan to be on the lookout for burglars who pose as water company workers.

The burglars have been targeting elderly residents in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, officials said.

The scam is simple: A fake worker knocks on the door and says he's with the water company and has to perform a "water test."

While the resident is distracted, the fake worker lets another person into the home to steal valuables.

"Aquarion Water Company employees follow strict protocols when entering customers' homes and businesses, which include showing the customer an Aquarion photo ID," said Charles V. Firlotte, Aquarion President and CEO. Aquarion Customer Service can be reached at 1-800-732-9678.

New Canaan residents should immediately report suspicious persons at 203-594-3500 or call 911 if it is an emergency.