Cotswolds residents are being warned to remain vigilant after reports of a cold caller.
The man is knocking on doors in the Cotswolds area telling residents he is working for the energy company, asking to look at people's gas and electric meter in their house.
He is thought to be in his late 50's, with short grey hair, unshaven wearing a black tee shirt, black trousers with a red high viz jacket on in a plain van.
Police are warning residents to not let this person in your house.
A police spokesperson said: "If anyone comes to your door, always ask for ID, keep the door on a chain, and if anyone is coming to check your meter, you should have a letter from the company to say they are coming.
Please do not let anyone you do not know into your house and please report it to the police."
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