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Peoria police warn of possible porch light scam

The Peoria Police Department is warning of a possible scammer trying to sell emergency flashing lights.  Police say a suspect drove to the 6100 block of Saint Mary’s Road and falsely identified himself as part of a neighborhood watch program registered with the police.  The suspect then tried selling a resident an emergency flashing porch light.  Police say the suspect is an older white male described as tall, potbellied and balding, driving a red Ford Explorer.  Anyone with information on this incident should call the Peoria police Department.