Elderly woman robbed of her walking frame

POLICE are investigating a despicable robbery at Warrington in which an elderly woman had her walking frame stolen.
The 80-year-old woman was robbed of the wheeled walking aid as she walked along Whitecross Road, Bewsey yesterday (Sunday) between 5.30pm and 5.430pm
She was approached by a man who pushed her to the ground and stole her walking aid as well as her purse and handbag.
The walker, silver in colour with three wheels and yellow tape on the centre bar and two side bars, was found nearby by officers.
The woman’s purse, described as black faux leather with two straps on the outside contained a pink post office card, a bus pass and a small amount of cash.
Her handbag is described as an oatmeal canvas bag with a photo of a black Jack Russell on the front.
Detective Sergeant Mark Naylor, of Warrington CID, said: “This was a cruel and horrible crime on a vulnerable lady who has understandably been left shaken.
“I want to take this opportunity to urge anyone who may have seen a man with the walking frame shortly after the robbery took place to contact us. I am also appealing to anyone who may have seen the victim’s purse and bag to come forward by calling us on 101.”
A man from Warrington has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody helping officers with their enquiries.
Please call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 199465, give details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.