I received a Citizen Alert e-mail from the Port Orange police department that there is a couple targeting homes in Port Orange, with "For Sale" signs in their yards. Follow the link above, for the description of the couple.

The system they're using is to show up unannounced, claiming that they are interested in buying a home. The male is doing most of the talking. 

Once inside the house, the female will wander off, as if looking at the house. After they leave, sellers are discovering that they are missing their credit cards.

They are claiming to be from Fayetteville, NC, parts of Georgia, and/or opening a business in the area. They have been seen driving a large Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury style vehicle in some type of beige color. Credit cards have been the only items taken, and have been immediately used at the local Wal Mart, Target and convenience stores.

If you have any information on this couple, please contact Detective Sgt. Wayne Dorman at (386) 506-5881. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Dave Miller at 506-5822 or by e-mail at dmiller@port-orange.org.

I have just begun receiving these alerts, and will pass them along, if they appear to pose an immediate threat to the people of our area; especially if they are real estate related.