On Monday evening, Dec. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., two men claiming to be representing the Somerville Water Department gained access to a private residence and committed a larceny. While this appears to be an isolated incident, the City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents that any employee of the Water Department requiring access to any property will always show identification.

If someone claiming to be from the Water Department attempts to gain access to your home and cannot provide identification, do not let them in, and call 911 immediately. –