Two men have been pretending to be council employees to get into social housing in Douglas.

The council says the men are asking about works required to the property.

But once they have got inside, they have stolen items from the properties.

A council spokesman said: "Please be vigilant and always ask Douglas Borough Council staff to produce their council identification.

"If this cannot be produced do not permit entry to the property, and notify the police immediately and call the housing section on 696435."