Warning re Cold Callers

Officers are reminding people to stay vigilant to cold callers after reports of incidents in the Redcar area.

Police would ask people to make any elderly relatives or neighbours aware and ask them to be vigilant should anyone call at their address and not allow cold callers into their homes without first verifying their identity with a legitimate organisation.

During the winter months police generally see an increase in reports of these types of incidents, with people offering to carry out work including roofing work and cutting down trees or bushes.

Anyone who requires such work is advised to speak to family or friends for recommendations and always try to obtain at least three quotes from reputable traders.

Anyone who has concerns or wishes to report a crime is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.