La Porte County Sheriff’s Office press release
On June 8, 2021, Deputy Scott Lanoue responded to a residence in rural Johnson Township in reference to suspicious activity. The elderly homeowner’s son told Lanoue that a man dressed as a utility worker recently came to the home and said work would be done in the area.
The homeowner, who was also present, said she was outside doing yard work when the man approached her and talked for some time with her. He eventually left, and the homeowner never saw a vehicle in the area. The man was described as being white, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, medium build, in his 40s with gray hair.
After the visit, the woman discovered that a large sum of money was missing.
The utility company that provides service to homeowners in the area reported that it has not had any representatives speaking with customers.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Aaron Banic at (219) 326-7700, ext. 2407, or abanic@lcso.in.gov.