RESIDENTS are being warned not to hand over their money to charity collectors without seeing any ID.

The warning comes after a report of bogus callers asking for a donation to Droitwich Boxing Club.

The owner of an address at Meadow Piece, Westlands, Droitwich, contacted police after a teenager came to the door asking for money about 2.15pm yesterday.

The homeowner suspected the young male was not legitimate and did not hand over any money. The offender is described as being about 18-years-old, 5'9'' tall, and of thin build. He was wearing trousers and a beige top.

Local police officer for Droitwich West PC Julie Liddington said: "We commend the resident who contacted us for checking for ID and then refusing to give the offender any money.

"This offence is very similar to a number of reports last year. Without identification callers should, without exception, be turned away. Money of any amount should never be handed over if there is any doubt at all that they are genuine.

"We would also ask anyone who receives suspicious callers to their door, or who has any information on the incident at Meadow Piece, to get in touch."

Police received seven reports of two teenage males acting suspiciously and knocking on doors in the town in November 2007.

The pair were asking for sponsorship for football and boxing clubs as well as cancer charities but had no proper identification.

Officers checked with the various clubs and charities and they confirmed that there were no authorised charity collections in the area on their behalf.

Areas targeted by the youths between Friday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 27 included Chorley Road, Nuffield Drive, The Parklands, Honeymans Gardens, Vernon Grove, Stouton Cross and Shepherds Hill.

The youths have been described as around 15 to 17-years-old, one often wearing a cream hoodie, and both wearing various beanie caps.

Anyone with information, or who has had a visit from a suspicious charity collector, should call Droitwich police on 08457 444888 and ask for PC Liddington. Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.