BOGUS callers are targeting residents in the New Forest.
Police are warning householders to be on their guard after a report of a doorstep trader stealing a handbag from a New Milton home on Tuesday.
A bogus caller knocked on the door of the home in Milton Grove at about 4pm. After the man left, the female resident found her handbag had gone missing.
Police are urging anyone who receives a knock on the door from a doorstop trader they are at all unsure about not to let the caller in Householders should contact the police with a description of the caller and details of any suspicious vehicles in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hampshire police on 0845 045 4545.
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