Police Warn Businesses After Scam

"There's no new code, no new deal," Deputy Chief Noel "Mac" McMullen, of the , told owner Tim Warne after Warne realized he'd been scammed. 

The report was made at 2:59 p.m. on Wednesday after a man visited the McMurray bakery claiming he was a representative for a fire extinguisher company, and worked closely with the PTFD.

"Basically, he got the cashier to give him $300 for services he said he performed on the extinguishers," McMullen said. 

According to police, the man left with $298.75.

The chief said no other businesses have been targeted as of yet, and he wants to try to avoid them getting "bilked out of cash."

"The man claimed he worked hand-in-hand with the PTFD and the fire marshal," he said. "He even made a phone call from the business to owner Tim (Warne), convincing him he was legitimate." 

McMullen said Peters Township business owners should know that no new program requiring an inspection has been put into place, and that this is a scam.

 have provided photos of the "heavyset" suspect in the photo above. Peters police also said they do know he's targeted another business in the city of Pittsburgh. 

If you recognize the man, please contact Peters police at 724-942-5030.

This story originally appeared on Peters Patch