Troy Police: Suspicious Solicitor Asks for Eye Contact
A Troy resident reported a strange man came to her door selling magazines and claiming he "needed to earn points by making eye contact with people," according to police.
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A resident on the 500 block of Miracle called police early Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious man came to her door.
According to a media release from the Troy Police Department, the woman told police the man "said he was going into the communications field and needed to earn points by making eye contact with people."
The man also said he needed "a second chance" and asked the woman to purchase books and magazines for charity. In order to get the man to leave, the woman gave him $13 in cash.
If you have information about this incident, please contact Troy Police at 248-524-3477.
Chuck
12:48 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
1st: You don't have to open your door to anyone you don't know, or don't want to open it for. 2nd: Door-to-door solicitations are bound by rules. For example: They need picture I.D., they need a permit (original - no copies) with a raised seal including a start AND expiration date from the City Clerk's office. 3rd: When in doubt, call the Police. They will investigate. Other tip: Never Invite anybody into your home that you don't know. Don't even open the door for them.
Jen Anesi
5:46 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Very good tips, Chuck! Thanks for sharing.
Diana
7:36 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
We had the same thing on Gatwick Drive Thursday. Closed the door and called the police.
Frustrated Old Man
7:43 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I'll keep an eye out for him!
Eva
1:39 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
I must be an idiot. I cannot find the media release on the Troy Police website. The most recent is dated May?! Can someone provide a link to their release for a description of the guy?
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