Elderly Man Murdered by Fake Utility Workers
Elderly Man Murdered by Fake Utility Workers
Elderly Man Murdered by Fake Utility Workers
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In Rochester Hills, Michigan, a 72-year-old homeowner was murdered, and his wife was duct-taped by two suspects impersonating DTE Energy workers. The suspects, described as a thin Black man and a heavier Latino man, gained entry by alleging a gas leak and used a white pickup truck with a DTE placard. The victim, a business owner, was found dead in the basement, with the cause of death still unknown due to the extensive blood at the scene. The suspects tied up the wife and searched the home for about 20 minutes before leaving. Authorities are seeking public help in identifying the suspects and urge caution when allowing workers into homes. This incident highlights the vulnerability of small business owners as targets for crime.

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