A COLD-hearted thief has struck at the home of a 75-year-old woman in Warrington.
The man, who is described as being in his 30s to 40s, managed to talk his way into the victim’s home on Thelwall Lane in Latchford despite failing to produce identification when challenged.
He claimed he needed to switch the water off and once inside, he distracted the woman by turning on taps and flushing water from the toilet, before taking money and jewellery from the property.
The thief was seen walking on Thelwall Road towards Nook Road after leaving the house.
Police are describing the man as wearing jeans, a t-shirt and black gloves. He is around 5ft 9in/10in in height, of stocky build and has a shaved head.
Anyone with any information about the incident that occurred around 5pm on Friday, May 16 is urged to contact DC Stuart Eales on 0845 458 0000, or alternatively, leave information anonymously on the Crimestoppers hotline 0800 555 111.
Thief robs 75-year-old woman
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
