Ipswich police warn sellers after attempted car sabotage scam
Suffolk Constabulary is urging car owners selling their vehicles to be vigilant after two men attempted to sabotage a car during a viewing in Henley Road on Sunday, 16 August.
Why it matters: Police say the tactic used against the seller could be targeting others advertising vehicles for sale, and want owners to be alert to similar attempts.
The details: Two males arrived to view a vehicle that had been advertised for sale between 12:30 and 13:15. One distracted the seller while the other put oil into the engine.
- This caused the engine to smoke when the vehicle was taken for a test drive.
- The suspects were persistent in their attempts to reduce the price of the vehicle.
- No sale was made.
The bottom line: Police are asking car owners selling vehicles privately to remain vigilant, following the suspected scam attempt in Henley Road.
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