Police are warning people to be careful of door-knockers after a man had his wallet stolen in an apparent ruse at East Maitland.
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Police said the resident answered the door on Sunday to a man asking for scrap metal.
The resident told police he saw a shadow go down the side of the house and later noticed his wallet was missing.
Cards from the wallet were also later used to make fraudulent purchases via Paywave.
The man at the door was described as Caucasian, in his mid-30s, with a black beard and with black mid-length hair.
Any information should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
