Dive Brief:

• Thousands of dollars were stolen from restaurants in Manhattan by men pretending to be New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) workers. 
• The alleged thieves said they were from the DSNY and distracted workers by telling them to clean up trash on the sidewalk immediately or face fines. The men then entered offices and opened registers to steal money.
• One man, Chris Henderson, was arrested for his participation in the crime. He was charged with one count of grand larceny and six counts of burglary, according to the Manhattan D.A.'s office. 

Dive Insight:

Henderson will face up to seven years for each charge. His partner is still at large. This should come as a reminder to businesses and individuals that scams like this mean you shouldn't always take a situation at face value. The utilities sector has also had similar problems over the years, and you should always look for proof that people are who they say they are.