Man tries to get electric bill info by door at Clinton St, Marietta OH


A man went door to door on Clinton Street trying to get a resident's electric bill information. He was pushy and said she had to switch accounts by law, showing an ID badge before leaving.
Audio|Source: Ohio State Highway Patrol Post 84 Marietta and West Virginia State Police Troop 4 Parkersburg
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near Clinton St, Apartment B, a (name withheld) reported a male knocked on her door trying to get electric bill account info. He was pushy, and when she said no, he got upset and called someone on the phone who said it was a law and she needed to switch.
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She did not see a vehicle. The man was heavier set, white male, long dark hair, wearing jeans and a dark t-shirt with an ID badge around his waist. He left on foot down Clinton Street.
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Location mentioned:
Clinton St, Marietta, OH 45750
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