Utility Workers Mistakenly ID'd as Burglars

Burlingame police say they mistakenly warned residents that —only to learn this week that the men in question were legitimate contractors who were actually working for PG&E.

Police were first alerted to the suspicious activity on Aug. 28, when residents on Poppy Drive and Drake Avenue called to report a man checking gas meters at their homes, Sgt. Don Shepley said.

In both cases, an individual had identified himself as a PG&E employee and asked to enter the back yard to check the meter for leaks, Shepley said.

A third such incident occurred on Aug. 30, and police issued a warning telling residents that burglars could be posing as PG&E workers to gain access to their homes.

However, following an investigation, police learned this week that all three incidents involved contract workers employed by Energy Experts International, doing work for PG&E, Shepley said.

The workers should be wearing clothing with the Energy Experts logo and carrying PG&E company identification cards.

Police still advise residents to never let strangers into their home and always ask for identification. If there is any question, don't hesitate to call police.

—Bay City News