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.