NIXA, Mo. (KY3) – The Nixa Police Department has launched an investigation after receiving reports of someone going door-to-door, asking to inspect electrical meters. According to investigators, the person may be claiming to be a city employee while attempting to sell their services.
“Somebody called and complained that there was an individual soliciting services, and they may or may not have said that they were representing the city of Nixa,” said Cpl. Adam Gamble. “Made the person feel super uncomfortable, so we were called to check the area.”
According to Nixa P.D., it’s not uncommon for calls to come in regarding solicitors; they get them all year long. However, what makes this one concerning is that the person may be telling people they are a Nixa Utility employee. One homeowner, who declined to go on-camera, told KY3 that the person came to their door and said he was with the city of Nixa. The person then wanted to check the meter on the house, divulging that he was involved with a solar company…