City police Monday warned residents of a number of suspicious telephone calls that have been made in the area recently.

According to police, residents have recieved calls by somebody claiming to work for the Fire Department, who is insisting on the necessity of performing fire inspections on homes.

The Fire Department does not perform home inspections.

Police said if you ever have any doubts or concerns about someone trying to access your property who is claiming to be with any department of the City of Bethlehem, you can call the police non-emergency number 610-865-7187 to report and/or confirm the work.