Warning of 'persistent and unexpected' door knockers in town and village
Thames Valley Police's Wantage and Grove Neighbourhood Team has issued a warning about 'Nottingham Knockers' which are groups or individuals who go door-to-door knocking persistently or unexpectedly.
The team says they often operate in groups and may pretend to conduct surveys, sell goods, or ask for donations to gain entry or information.
In a public statement, the team said: "They may knock repeatedly, sometimes testing doors to see if they're unlocked or if anyone is home.
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"Often, they are scouting the area - checking which houses are occupied, identifying vulnerabilities, or planning future antisocial behaviour or crimes." The team is urging people to look out for persistent knocking by strangers, visitors who refuse to identify themselves or give unclear reasons, and behaviour that feels suspicious or makes them uneasy. It is also urging residents to not open their door to strangers, note descriptions, vehicle details, and times, and inform their neighbours.
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