Scam artists continue to target elderly in Aurora

Two more elderly Aurora residents fell victim to a group of scam artists who have been targeting senior citizens throughout the city.

According to police, at about 1:15 p.m. Saturday, three people knocked on the front door of an Alyce Lane home and greeted the 89-year-old residents.The men had arrived in a white minivan, and mentioned something about lawn mowing services before making their way into the home.

Aurora Police Department spokesman Dan Ferrelli said the oldest suspect, an approximately 55-year-old white man, began to distract the couple with talk about lawn service.

A second man, approximately 35 years old, joined in distracting the victims, while a third suspect, approximately 25 years old, allegedly burglarized the home.

Ferrelli said the men then left the house, saying they would be back the following day.

The victims found an undisclosed amount of cash missing from a bedroom, Ferrelli said.

Ferrelli said the same group of men is suspected in at least three other burglaries and one attempted burglary that have recently occurred.

The crimes have targeted victims between the ages of 80 and 90 years old.In each incident it is believed that the older suspect distracts the victims while a second or third partner burglarizes the home, Ferrelli said.

The thieves have taken cash, jewelry and tools.In one instance, the engagement and wedding rings of an 87-year-old woman were swiped by the suspects.

The men have worked in a group of two and three. They are all described as white males. In addition to the white minivan, police believe the suspects may also be driving a black pickup truck.

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Scam artists continue to target elderly in Aurora