Two men solicit masonry work then leave in van, Reading MA


Two men solicited masonry work door-to-door on Berkeley Street claiming town hall permission, then left in a tan minivan. A resident requested police check the area due to concern.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Right, could you check the area of Berkeley? Call came from number (number withheld).
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Two male parties soliciting for some masonry work.
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They stated that they were with Patriot Service.
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Two males, one (description withheld), one white, both blue shorts, blue shirts, and tan shorts and pants.
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She last seen them getting in a tan minivan.
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Was unable to get a plate.
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I guess they approached her.
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Doors had somebody from the town hall told them that they were allowed to go door to door.
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I explained to her the process.
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She's just looking for the area to be checked, not to speak to anybody.
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Location mentioned:
Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
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