Council warns residents to be vigilant of officer impersonator

Gladstone Regional Council is urging residents to be vigilant after receiving reports of an individual, improperly posing as a Council officer. 

 A man, believed to be wearing a uniform with Council insignia, was allegedly seen acting suspiciously after he attempted to gain access to a residential property yesterday afternoon.  

In some instances, Council officers have powers of entry, usually to carry out work or conduct investigations. 

All Council officers and workers, who need to enter a property, are required to display identification and advise the property owner of the reason for the visit/inspection. 

Council also communicates to the public when any inspection programs, requiring access to property, are in operation. 

Residents suspecting suspicious behaviour can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.