Rogue traders target residents in South Staffordshire
Rogue traders targeted residents in South Staffordshire, demanding money for gardening work that had not been asked for.
Police are urging residents to be on their guard after a report of rogue traders in St John's Road, Essington, at around 11.15am on Tuesday.
The suspect is described as white, 6ft tall, and of a medium build. He was wearing a black cap, waterproof jacket and dark jeans.
He left the location in a black 4x4, possibly a Nissan Navara, driven by a second white man.
Police would like to remind the public to never allow any unsolicited visitors into their home, or agree to works being completed by doorstep traders.
Local residents are encouraged to contact the police immediately if they have any suspicions about doorstep callers.
For more advice visit staffordshire.police.uk/article/2321/Bogus-Officials
Anyone with any information about the above incident is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 277 of January 15.
