Villa Park Police Department advises residents about solicitors

The Villa Park Police Department reminds residents that solicitors may be present in the community throughout the year.

All solicitors conducting door-to-door sales or solicitation within the Village of Villa Park are required to possess a valid Village of Villa Park Solicitation Permit and must present it upon request.

If someone comes to your door offering goods or services:

• Ask to see their Village of Villa Park Solicitation Permit.
• Request identification and verify the company they represent.
• Never feel pressured to make an immediate decision or purchase.
• Do not provide personal, financial, or banking information to anyone you do not know.
• Verify the legitimacy of any company before signing contracts or making payments.

Residents who wish to avoid door-to-door solicitation may obtain a "No Solicitors" sticker from Village Hall. Solicitors issued a valid Village of Villa Park Solicitation Permit are instructed not to knock on or contact residences displaying a "No Solicitors" sticker.

If a solicitor cannot produce a valid Village of Villa Park Solicitation Permit, ignores a posted "No Solicitors" sticker, refuses to identify themselves, or is acting suspiciously, contact the Villa Park Police Department via 911 so officers can respond and investigate.

As always, if you feel threatened or believe a crime is occurring, call 911 immediately.

“Stay vigilant and help us keep Villa Park a safe community for everyone,” stated the police department at the end of its message to residents.