Brentwood: Man arrested on suspicion of fraud

A man has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation in Brentwood.

On 16 January it was reported that iPhones were delivered to an address in Whitby Avenue before a man claiming to be a delivery driver knocked on the door stating they had been delivered in error and tried to take the phones.

A similar incident had taken place the previous day.

Following the report on 16 January, officers attended the area and arrested a 43 year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis.

He has since been released on bail until 14 April.

If you have any information which may be relevant to this investigation, including any suspicious activity, please contact us quoting the reference number 42/MR/11071/25.

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