Police have warned that a con man is going around to people's homes, claiming to be a house or roof painter.

"After he receives the money to buy the paint, he does not return to carry out the work," explained a Police spokesperson. "The public is reminded to ask for proper identification from anyone offering a service or claiming to be from a particular business. If still in doubt, call the company in question to find out if the individual is employed with them or if the individual appears to be acting in a suspicious manner, contact Police on 295-0011."