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PWSA warns customers after men posing as employees steal jewelry from home

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has issued a warning to customers after two men impersonating PWSA employees went to a home in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood and stole jewelry.

The Monday afternoon incident is being investigated by police.

Investigators said the men went to the home and told the resident they needed to inspect the water pressure.

The men were driving an unmarked white vehicle and wearing all black.

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Channel 11's Aaron Martin reported that the victim said she took one of the men downstairs while the second stayed on the main floor. She later realized several pieces of jewelry were missing; some of the items are priceless.

People are being reminded by the PWSA to not allow anyone inside homes without proper identification. The PWSA also said its employees rarely request to enter homes without an appointment.

“PWSA workers, and all official utility workers, will display company-issued photo identification, wear uniforms or clothing bearing the utility’s logo, and travel in clearly marked vehicles. In addition, PWSA vehicles have blue and white municipal license plates,” the PWSA said in a news release.

People can verify the identity of a PWSA employee by calling 412-255-2423.

The victim is hopeful her valuables will be found and the responsible men charged.

Detectives are looking into the case, but Pittsburgh police say this isn't the first time this has happened.