(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has received complaints from Norfolk County residents about individuals arriving at their door inquiring about driveway sealing.
On Saturday, June 6, 2014 at approximately 4:57 p.m., the Norfolk County OPP was contacted by a concerned resident after three individuals arrived at their residence attempting to sell driveway sealant.
The home owner was skeptical and asked to see the company’s peddler’s permit which would allow the individuals to go door to door in Norfolk County in order to offer their services however no permit could be produced. All three individual immediately left the area in a white coloured Ford F150 when the documentation could not be provided.
The Norfolk County OPP is warning all residents to be extremely vigilant if anyone arrives at your residence offering services that you did not request. Be prepared to ask for the peddler’s permits and identification that identifies the person and the company offering the services.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.