Police are urging residents to be 'vigilant' after reports of suspicious behaviour involving a woman in Stafford.

On Friday 23 October, at around 11am, officers were called to the Eccleshall area following reports a woman had been knocking doors and selling dishcloths and other household items.

One resident realised that a number of items were missing including an iPhone and a wallet after letting the woman into their property.

The woman, who said her name was Louise, is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, of an average build, with long blonde or light brown hair and a Geordie accent.

She was wearing a waist-length brown coat and Adidas tracksuit bottoms and black trainers with a white stripe.

She was also carrying a black rucksack.

Staffordshire Police said: "We are reminding people to never open the door to people they are not expecting and if they do so, to act with caution.

"Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should call us on 101 or report online quoting incident number 275 of 23 October.

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"To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."