Warning issued after hawkers persuade elderly woman to buy rugs and follow her to the bank for payment

Warning issued after hawkers persuade elderly woman to buy rugs and follow her to the bank for payment

On Tuesday morning, a man persuaded an elderly resident in St Mary to buy several oriental rugs. He then demanded immediate payment and followed the homeowner and a member of her family to the bank to withdraw money.

The man is described as white and aged in his late 30s or early 40s.

He is about 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with short reddish hair and a short beard. He was smartly dressed and spoke French, stating that he was from St Malo. He was accompanied by a second man and both were travelling in a small black hire car.

In a statement, the States police said: ‘It is understood that the men do not have the required licence to carry out such sales, therefore police would like to hear from anyone who has either made a purchase from these men or who has been offered items for sale by them.

‘We would also like to speak with them concerning their rather unscrupulous sales technique.

‘We would also be interested in hearing from any householders who receive a visit from individuals offering items for sale in this manner.’

Anyone with information is being asked to phone the States police on 612612 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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