Crime warning

Please be aware that  a couple of people rung in yesterday (09/06/2011) to report that they have had a doorstep caller at their premises trying to sell items from a bag.  This is something to be mindful and aware of even if they haven't currently been reported in your area as such callers may try to sell items in towns within Cheshire East in the future.
In Shavington, Crewe at approx 11:45 a male was reported as knocking loudly on the door stating that he was from the job centre and selling stuff.  He left the premises and about half an hour later a male returned to the property.  The residents felt the caller was intimidating and described the male as being in his 20's, carrying a rucksack and wearing a badge.
In Winterley, Sandbach at approx 18:20 a male knocked on the door of a property claiming he was part of a government scheme and proceeded to try and sell items from a bag.  This male was described as being tall, mid 20's, short red hair, brown fleece jacket, with a lisp and carrying a dark rucksack.  The male became quite aggressive when the resident informed him that they did not have any money prior to leaving.
Due to the varying descriptions it is impossible to ascertain if the male described above is the same male or if there have been two separate males involved in the different areas.
Please remind members that no genuine agency would send out callers to knock on your door and sell items in this manner.  Even if callers have an ID badge they will not be genuine - with modern technology it can be simple to produce a realistic looking identification badge as most people only tend to take a glance at such items anyhow.  If you have any vulnerable members in your scheme please keep a particular eye out for them with regards to individuals knocking at their doors in this manner. 
If anyone notices any suspicious or out of the ordinary behaviour in their area please contact the police via 0845 458 0000 asap.