ONE member of Bude’s neighbourhood policing team has issued a warning to residents amid reports of ‘aggressive’ door to door salesmen circulating the town.

Several residents have reported to PC Nina Sargent of Devon and Cornwall Police that they have been door-stepped by ‘aggressive’ males conducting door to door sales in the area, which the police believe are likely to have moved onto another area.

She has urged residents to call 101 if residents get approached by the group of men, which she has so far not been able to trace with the assistance of a fellow officer.

PC Sargent added that she would prefer residents to contact police using the number as reporting it on social media groups may not always be seen.

PC Sargent, an officer with Bude neighbourhood team said: “Following several reports to police about aggressive males conducting door to door sales, we have conducted an area search for them in and around Bude, in the last known and sighted areas. Most of these reports to police were on April 8.

“I happened to see Bude noticeboard's update (one of the local Facebook groups) and was able to go straight out and look for them in the area with another officer. I anticipate they have moved on as we have been unable to trace them.

“I don't always get an opportunity to keep an eye on Bude notice board. Please call 101 if they continue to be a nuisance and advise elderly relatives you may have in the area who do not have access to social media to be cautious to whom they open the door to.

“It is my understanding we may know who these individuals are and so will be looking to deal with them robustly. However, please report it to us, if we don't know we cant help.”