Fly-tipping scammer spotted in Broseley
Police have issued a warning over a man charging to collect rubbish who has then been seen dumping it nearby.
The man, who police describe as "suspicious", had been reported as operating in the Broseley area in recent weeks, and he is believed to have been seen again on Saturday.
A spokesman for Broseley and Wenlock Safer Neighbourhood Team said the man is believed to have been active in the Telford area as well.
He said: "It was reported to police that a man was calling on residents in Broseley and Benthall asking if anybody needed rubbish or scrap removing from their properties.
"It is thought that this is the same man that called a number of weeks ago in the area and there have also been reports of the man engaging in similar activity in areas of Telford.
"The man in the previous incidents has charged residents a small sum of cash and removed rubbish from a number of properties, then dumped it a shot distance away."
The man is described as white, in his early 30s, with dark hair, a slim build, and a scruffy appearance.
Police are advising people to not engage with the man and to call police on 101 if he is sighted.
Officers were able to respond to sightings of the man in the area twice yesterday, but on both occasions he had left prior to they arrived.
Police are continuing to investigate the matter and anybody with information is being asked to call 101 and refer to incident 0222S 190817.
Alternatively people with information can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.
