Police in the Skye and Lochalsh area are urging local residents to be on their guard after a series of reports from local residents about people attending unannounced at properties in the area.
Concerned residents have reported these unannounced callers offering to buy scrap metal or old vehicles in the Lochcarron, Shieldaig, Applecross and Torridon areas.
Constable Craig Allan said: ‘We have received reports from concerned residents about people acting suspiciously and approaching their properties.