victim of con artists when a couple relieved him of the contents of his wallet.

Police yesterday reported that a visitor on the island for business was at a nightclub on Front Street around 2.30 a.m. and was attempting to get a taxi.

But upon being unsuccessful, he was offered a ride to his Berkeley Road, Pembroke accommodations by a Bermudian couple.

Police spokesperson Evelyn James Barnett said when the three arrived at the residence the visitor invited the man and woman in for drinks as a way of thanking them for the ride.

They enjoyed wine in the living room for a long while, then when the victim told the two it was time to leave because he was tired, he picked his wallet up from the table and began to show them out.

The victim told Police his wallet was then grabbed from his hand by the man who opened it and showed it to the woman who removed all the money except for a $2 dollar bill.

The two then ran from the apartment, taking his door key with them. The man was described as light-skinned, possibly of Portuguese descent, about six-feet tall and of medium build. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue short-sleeve hooded shirt.

The woman was described as dark-skinned and five-feet, ten inches tall. She was wearing blue jeans and a light-coloured hooded top.

Both were said to have Bermudian accents.

Investigations into the incident were continuing.

Police warned the public to be aware of persons illegally soliciting funds.

The warning followed an incident in which a school boy attempted to solicit money by asking a Tamarind Vale, Warwick resident to sponsor a school project.

"Fortunately, the householder realised he was not genuine and when questioned the youngster ran away,'' Police spokesman P.c. Gary Venning said.

P.c. Venning discouraged people from giving money to callers unless they were able to produce proper identification from the organisation they claimed to represent.

"If there is any doubt, it is suggested that donations are withheld until the organisation has been contacted,'' he said.