Police have issued a description of a man who visited a number of houses in Albert Street, Whitworth, falsely stating he was from the water board.
The man is in his late 40s, of medium build, approximately 5ft 7in tall, wearing grey hooded jacket, trousers and brown coloured hair possibly going grey.
He did not carry ID and police believe he may be trying to gain entry to peoples homes illegally.
Anyone with information should contact the Police on 0845 1253545.
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