Police warn over 'iSpud' con

STREET dealers are taking cash for laptops and iPhones—but handing over bags full of books or potatoes.
By Gareth Dennison
Published 19th Oct 2010, 14:31 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2017, 21:20 BST

South Yorkshire police have warned people to be careful about buying items being flogged on the pavement after a number of people bought what they thought were electrical items only to find they had been switched for books or spuds!

They have arrested a 30-year-old man from London in connection with such incidents in Doncaster. He was bailed pending enquiries.

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Pc Paul White said: “We know with Christmas approaching some people will be tempted by what looks like a bargain. Our message is clear, if it looks too good to be true it usually is.

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“We are urging the public to be vigilant to this type of offence and only buy products from reputable stores.

“I want to also encourage the public to report any suspicious behaviour to us immediately so we can catch those responsible.”

Anyone with information to help catch those responsible can call 0114 220 2020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.