(MOBILE, Ala.) - Mobile Police are warning residents to be wary of door-to-door solicitors. Investigators say they've seen a string of incidents where the would-be solicitor is really checking to see if anyone is home and later comes back to break in.
Police Captain Clay Godwin says any legitimate salesman should have a photo ID from his or her place of business and be registered with police. He advises homeowners to make it clear someone is at home, even if you don't answer the door.
"You want to turn on lights or make some noise inside to let them know you're there," he says. "Or, just talk to them through the door."
It's illegal for any salesperson to come knocking door-to-door in the city after dark.
