Franklin police are warning city water customers about a scam targeting people who have city water service.

“A company using the name ‘HomeServe’ with a Louisville, Kentucky, address is sending letters to homeowners. The letters state ‘our records indicate your home is not covered by Water Service Line Coverage from HomeServe.’ The letter offers coverage to maintain and repair the water service line that brings fresh water to your property,” the release said.

The letter refers to the water service line that delivers fresh water to properties. For all city water customers, the city is responsible for maintaining and repairing the line to the water meter. From water meters to houses and inside homes is the responsibility of the property owner.

The Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky and Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway are cautioning consumers of the mail solicitation from HomeServe, according to the release.

The Better Business Bureau says the mailer suggests that the recipient is required to pay an additional fee for the maintenance and repair of their water line. It instructs the consumer to return a form with their credit card information or to return a check, which will automatically charge the consumer’s account for future payments, the release said.

“We want to protect the residents of Franklin and let them know about companies that are soliciting for services that are not necessary or needed. The city is responsible for and will continue to maintain the lines that bring water to the property,” Franklin City Manager Kenton Powell said.

Those with questions or concerns about the solicitation can contact City Hall at 270-586-4497 or the Franklin Police Department at 270-586-7167.

Theft — When Bowling Green Police Officer Jason Franks cited a man for trying to steal a pint of Bud Light from a Houchens Markets store, the man asked Franks to spot him $3 so he could go back inside and buy the beer.

Franks was called to the 1901 Russellville Road store Nov. 2 to meet with the manager who reported that an employee had witnessed a man placing a beer in his jacket pocket.

When approached, the man immediately gave the beer back to the employee and apologized.

Franks cited Eugene Monson, 72, 1856 Loop Drive, to court, charging him with theft by unlawful taking-shoplifting. Monson then asked Franks for money to buy the $2.49 can of beer. Franks declined.