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Following bad weather, the GNR (National Republican Guard), PSP (Public Security Police) and the municipality of Leiria warn residents about scams — fraudsters exploiting the situation with fake repair offers, requests for money or attempts to gain access to homes. Authorities advise verifying identities, not admitting strangers and reporting suspicious behaviour.
The men used a method of forced entry to get into the residence in the city centre.
The PSP (Public Security Police) says it has put an end to an 'abnormal increase in thefts'. The suspect was remanded in custody.
The suspect assumed the 'identity' of several people to be hired for domestic cleaning. Once inside the homes, he stole high-value items, sometimes using violence.
The suspect advertised fake job offers to obtain personal documents, created accounts on a digital platform and was hired by dozens of people to clean their homes.
The PSP and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating a man suspected of robbing dozens of people across the country. He has been remanded in custody.
