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# Warning after men posing as tree surgeons target Burntwood resident
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-after-men-posing-as-tree-surgeons-target-burntwood-resident/
- Published: 2022-01-15T10:57:20.000Z
- Updated: 2022-01-15T10:57:28.000Z
- Description: Police are warning people in Burntwood to be vigilant after two men posing as tree surgeons targeted a local resident.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

Police are warning people in Burntwood to be vigilant after two men posing as tree surgeons targeted a local resident.

![Police officer](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/police-2.jpg)

The incident happened at around 10.15am on Chase Road on Wednesday (12th January).

The duo claimed they were working at a nearby property and needed to remove overhanging branches. They demanded £250 for the work, but the resident refused to hand over any money.

Inspector Kelly Wareing, from Staffordshire Police, said:

> “If an offender claims to be from an organisation, always ask to see identification – if you are ever suspicious or have any doubts please do not let them into your property.”  
>  
> Insp Kelly Wareing, Staffordshire Police

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 213 of 12th January.