Warrington Police Ask For Help In Solving 'Grandparent Scam'

Doylestown PA

16 February, 2021

5:42 PM

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WARRINGTON, PA — Police in Warrington Township are asking for the public's help after a senior resident fell victim to a phone scam. An older adult in Warrington was the recent victim of a grandparent scam in which a caller claims that one of their grandchildren needs bail money or money for medical treatment, Warrington police said. The victim lost a substantial amount of money in the scam, police said. Police are asking residents in the area of Stump Road and Greenwood Terrace to check their security cameras for a gray sedan in the area between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Anyone with information can submit a tip online or contact Officer Ostrich at 215-343-8423. Be the first to know what's happening in your town and area. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss a minute of local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe