Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:07

Location: 1000 Burkshire Drive http://goo.gl/maps/aLQGm

Case Number: 1310170085

The Corpus Christi Police would like to make the public aware of an event that happened in the area near Airline and Gollihar so they may make informed decisions. A 47-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a man attempted to gain entry into her home on Thursday afternoon. The 47-year-old woman said she confronted the man who said he was an employee for AEP. The man then left the home. There was no damage or injury in this event.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer contacted the man in the neighborhood and was told by the man he was a sales representative from Reliant Energy. There was no evidence to merit an arrest, so the man was identified and released. Representatives from AEP and Reliant were contacted and claimed the man was neither an employee nor a representative of the company.

The man was described as a 39-year-old black male that is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, and wore a black jersey and blue jeans.

The public should be aware to identify unknown persons who knock at your door before opening the door. Any door to door sales persons must have a city solicitation permit before they attempt sales. It’s a good idea to call the company for which the person is employed to check the validity of the visit before unlocking the door for an unknown person. The public should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 immediately if they see any unusual person or activity. Visit the Police website to obtain more information about crime prevention at http://www.ccpolice.com/government/ccpd/obtain-information/index.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about any crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.