The Number of Solicitors Is On The Rise, Police Warn

The Pleasant Hill Police Department is advising people that there has been an increase in calls regarding solicitors walking around selling items door-to-door.

"Please remember that a solicitor, someone selling items door-to-door, must have a sellers permit from the city," according to a release from the department. "In addition, some people will pose as door-to-door salespeople in order to case a home for a burglary."

Have you opened the door to a solicitor that you thought was a little shifty? Tell us in the comments. 

Here are a few points to remember when someone comes to your doorstep to solicit: 

1) If you do not feel comfortable answering the door, tell the person to go away and that you are not interested. Watch from a window to make sure they leave and report any suspicious activity. 
2) If you choose to answer the door, be sure to ask if they have a permit from Pleasant Hill. 
3) Never allow an unknown individual to come inside your house! 
4) If you feel the person is acting suspicious in any manner, get a good description of the person and a direction of travel and call Pleasant Hill Police as soon as possible.

Contact Pleasant Hill Police about any suspicious activity.