Winnipeg police on the lookout for fake Bell MTS door-to-door salesman

Police are looking for a suspicious man who falsely portrayed himself as a Bell MTS employee to try to enter a woman’s home.

The incident happened Thursday night near Plessis Road and Pandora Avenue.

Police say the man – described as around 35 years old and 5’4″, wearing an MTS jacket – knocked on the door and told the homeowner, 46, that he worked for the telecom company and asked to be let in.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The woman refused, and after a short time, the man left.

Bell MTS told police they weren’t involved in any door-to-door canvassing in the area.

The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

WATCH: ‘I’m sorry’: Scammer claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency confronted by Winnipeg man

1:31 ‘I’m sorry’: Scammer claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency confronted by Winnipeg man