Police in D Division are reminding residents to check the identity of doorstep callers following a suspicious incident this week. On Monday, July 1 a 95-year-old man received a visit from a young man asking to access the entry way at his property on Palmerston Street in Normanton. He then witnessed the man call at several other properties on the street asking the same question of the householders, to access the entry way at their properties. Officers from the volume crime unit dealing with suspicious callers and activity across the City, South Derbyshire and Erewash area, have said:” We don’t want to worry people unnecessarily but at the same time we just need to highlight the fact that people need to be alert to who is calling at their door. “We just want people to take precautions to help them stay safe and secure. “We urge anyone witnessing suspicious behaviour or being asked access to any part of their property by an unidentified person to notify us straightaway. “This means we can get to the scene as soon as possible and verify their identity. “Please don’t leave it for a few hours or days as the chances are we can track the person down there and then if we are given a description. ”Obviously some callers will be their in a professional capacity in which case, residents need to ask for some form of ID and if necessary call the organisation they work for using a number from the telephone directory or a utility bill.” To report any suspicious behaviour in your area please call 101, the non emergency number, except in an emergency when the number is always 999.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:20:18 +0000
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