Raleigh Police Warn of Door-to-Door Thieves

RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh police are once again cautioning the public against allowing solicitors and strangers into homes after a suspected home larceny.

On Tuesday, police said, two females, whose ages were not immediately clear, went to a residence claiming they were selling magazines in an attempt to raise money for their soccer team to go to a tournament.

The victim discovered that an undisclosed amount of money was missing from a purse after the resident invited them into the pair into her home and allowed one of them to use a bathroom, police said.

Police have said there are very few legitimate door-to-door solicitations, and they warned residents not to let solicitors into their homes or give them money. They also urge residents to call local law enforcement if they are approached.