[Reference: BN1194 Incident number: 552 of 24.10.10]

During the afternoon of Sunday 24th October, police received reports of a female going door to door in Buxton, asking for bank details for direct debit donations towards St. Johns Ambulance. She was wearing the full St Johns uniform and carrying a card with Derbyshire Constabulary on it but she is not in any way connected to the police. An officer has made enquiries with St. Johns who have advised us that they are not doing any collections in the area.

She is described as a black female, aged 50-55 years, medium build.

Residents are reminded not to give out bank details to cold callers. Report any suspicious callers to the police on 0345 123 33 33 – Incident number: 552 of 24.10.10.