A retiree is warning the public to be on the look out for criminals trying to sell his house on the real estate market, after thieves reportedly broke into his home and stole the title for his property, among other things.

The volume number on the stolen title is V 1086 and the folio number is F 687.

Leonard Boyd is advising the public, especially home seekers, to contact the police immediately if they are contacted by anyone using his or any other name, who is desirous of selling a house in Portmore, St Catherine.

"Any transaction involving Leonard Boyd, in any shape of form, whether by phone or any other medium, is to be treated as suspicious and persons are being asked to contact the police immediately," Boyd asserted. "Persons are soliciting money from people trying to sell it."

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He said the property is valued at $15 million but he understands that the person or persons who stole his identity are trying to make a quick sale by attempting to sell the property for a lesser value, between $7-$8 million.

Boyd explained that his home was broken into during 2010 and he immediately discovered that the document was missing and informed the police and the other relevant authorities.

However, to date, he is still trying to regain his stolen items as the criminals have stepped up their ante in pretending to be him.

Boyd said only days ago, he was standing at a bus stop when two potential buyers for his property approached him and asked, "How much you selling the house for?"

He said he immediately informed the men that he has no intention of selling his home, but he fears that he will encounter similar situations.

An inspector of the Inspectorate of the Constabulary confirmed that the matter has been brought to his department's attention and they are in dialogue with Boyd. The inspector said, based on the nature of the allegations, the criminal(s) could be charged with false pretence or another fraud-related offence.