Police see increase in questionable door to door sales

Peoria Police have seen a steady number of calls in north Peoria regarding door to door salesman. Their selling cleaning products, vacuums, magazines....you name it.

To help keep you from becoming a victim here’s some simple tips:

· Never let anyone inside your house.

· Ask them for information about the company, you’ll look it over and if interested you’ll call and set up an appointment.

· Ask for a permit from the city, each solicitor is required by Peoria City Code to have a permit issued by the Police Department in their possession.

· If someone claims to be from a utility or the city, they will always be in a uniform, have a photo ID and will be in a marked vehicle.

· Have a security door installed on your front door. This way you can talk a sales person and do so through a locked door.

If you are concerned about solicitors in your neighborhood please call the Peoria Police non-emergency number at 623-773-8311.

Mike Tellef

Media Relations Office