Police are appealing for information following reports of a woman knocking on vulnerable residents’ doors in Northallerton and asking for money.
The woman has asked to borrow money from the residents in the Lascelles Lane/The Crescent area under the guise that she knows their families.
She said she would repay the money in due course.
The incidents have occurred between 9am and 10am today.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “If you have any information in relation to these incidents such as CCTV cameras which may have picked up the female, or have seen any suspicious activity in the area then please contact 101 and quote incident number 183 of 16th February 2021, or if you would prefer to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“As always North Yorkshire Police take this type of incident very seriously. We are offering reassurance to the residents who have been affected by this female and will work to identify any offenders who will be dealt with robustly by the police.”
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