OAP in wheelchair targeted by purse theft criminals

Monday 23rd May 2016 09:24 EDT
 
 

Callous thieves stole a purse from a pensioner in a wheelchair as she shopped for fruit and veg.

Police have released images after the incident believed to have happened in Harvest Fruiterers in Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield.

The purse was taken from the back of the wheelchair at around 12pm on Wednesday, May 4.

The bank cards were then used to withdraw £200.

The man in the image is described as Asian, aged in his mid 30s, 6ft tall, slim build, black hair and a trimmed beard. He was wearing a black hooded top and dark bottoms.

The woman is described as Asian, aged in her mid 30s, 5ft 7ins tall, slim build, tied up hair. She was wearing sunglasses, a white throw around shawl, blue jeans and red trainers.

Anyone with information should contact PC Moore from Birmingham Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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