Cold callers are out in North Wales selling household items. Callers purporting to be “reformed Criminals” will say they are doing this as they are trying to better themselves. These individuals are Pedlars or Hawkers and will carry their own ID. However they do require a Pedlars license in order to carry out this activity. Police forces issue these licences to people of “good character” now doing the maths on this – do you think we would give a licence to someone who is a known offender…
Probation services will never encourage this kind of activity to anyone on probation.
Intelligence suggests that these individuals will sell on information, as to who is vulnerable, has cash and who would be a useful target for criminal activity. Once they have a victim they will often over inflate the price, with some vulnerable people in our community spending hundreds of pounds. They are also now taking card payments – would you give your card details to a total stranger with a criminal history?
If someone comes knocking on your door politely say no and lets make North Wales a “no go area” for these individuals to keep our communities safe.
Be a good neighbour and please share this information, and report any suspicious behaviour to 101 or Crime stoppers, we have recently seen an increase in burglaries in North Wales with vulnerable people being specifically targeted.
Further information on Doorstep crime please see the following website: Doorstep Crime and Scam Prevention | Operation Repeat (oprepeat.co.uk)
How to apply for a pedlar’s certificate – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)