# Door-to-Door Salesman Abuses Business Owner, Police Investigate

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-05-15T12:15:33+00:00
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A door-to-door salesman in Melbournes west has sparked outrage after verbally abusing a business owner who rejected his pitch. The man, who was pushing discount vouchers for a local mechanic, became aggressive when the owner refused and grabbed her CCTV camera. The incident left the owner shaken and scared, and similar run-ins have been reported at other businesses. The salesman was released by police pending a summons, and tips are being sought from the public. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e78fe20dcd1fe43d

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