POLICE in Tavistock are asking people to look out for themselves and their neighbours following the appearance of some door-to-door salesmen in the area.

They were offering household cleaning products for sale which is no offence in itself. However, they were telling people they were working with the approval of the Probation Service, which is not the case.

Sgt Dave Anning said: 'Why they were lying is not clear. Of course it would not be fair to tar all sales people with the same brush, but there have been instances in the past where such sales people have been used to identify vulnerable properties and people as targets for later burglary or deception offences.

'If you have been called on and are in any way uncomfortable please check your own home security and take the time to check on any vulnerable neighbours.'