POLICE and trading standard officers in Northamptonshire are asking victims of doorstep crime to report every incident.
The two groups are working together to reduce the number of rogue traders, bogus callers, and distraction burglars in the county.
Det Insp Steve Lingley said: "We work very hard to reduce the number of doorstep crimes and the police force has a working group which meets regularly with the trading standards service to prevent and detect this despicable type of crime.
"Sometimes people don't bother to report suspicious callers because they think we wouldn't be interested, but we are. We can only crack down on rogue traders or distraction burglars if we know what vehicles they use, what they look like, and where they are operating. The best way to keep all kinds of conmen on the run is not to open the door unless you are expecting someone to call." Anyone who has been affected by doorstep crime should contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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