Images of a man have been released by police as it’s believed he could assist with enquiries
Images of a man have been released by police as it’s believed he could assist with enquiries(Image: GMP)
A fresh CCTV appeal has been issued after a 90-year-old woman had her bag and medication stolen after going for a health visit in Bolton.
The victim had visited the health appointment and had gone for a cup of tea on Waters Meeting Road at around 10.40am on November 13. The pensioner had accidentally left her bag on a chair while catching a local taxi after her walking frame had become stuck.
The driver went back inside the venue to check moments later – but it had already been taken, GMP said. Police said the bag contained around £100 cash, medication, a notebook, and other personal items.
The bag is described as being large bag of multicoloured blue, black and grey tones. Officers investigating the theft have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to, as it is believed that he could help with their enquiries.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for information after a woman’s bag was taken from a restaurant in the Bolton area.
“At around 10.40am on 13 November, a 90-year-old woman who had just visited a health centre had been having a cup of tea on Waters Meeting Road to recover when she got up to get a taxi. Her walking frame was briefly stuck on a chair and while rectifying this, she accidentally left her bag
“When she realised upon reaching her taxi, the driver went back inside to find that it had been taken. It is believed a man took her bag once she had left. The bag contained around £100 cash, medication, a notebook, and other personal items. The bag is described as being large bag of multicoloured blue, black and grey tones.
“Officers investigating the theft have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to, as it is believed that he could help with their enquiries.”
If you have any information, please contact police via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log CRI/06KK/0029612/25 Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
