Women sought after theft of pensioner's life savings
POLICE today issued these images of two women they want to trace in connection with the theft of a 95-year-old Newton Abbot pensioner's life savings.
The woman's Post Office savings account has been cleaned out.
Her Post Office book and pin number were stolen at Christmas and 14 withdrawals have been made, removing £6,000.
Sgt Jon Phillips (left) of Torbay police said: "This type of crime makes my stomach turn.
"Anyone who can steal from a lady of this age must be caught."
And he added: "We call on the readers of the Herald Express to help us catch the people responsible for this crime."
The elderly victim of the crime had her Post Office book and pin number stolen from her during the Christmas period last year.
Since then her details have been used by the thieves to make 14 cash withdrawals which have completely cleared out her account.
The illegal transactions were executed immediately after Christmas and in January.
Officers are particularly anxious to trace the woman pictured in the white headband. She sometimes wears a white hat.
They are also keen to trace the woman seen with her wearing a pink scarf. Police believe she may be an accomplice.
The CCTV images are from post offices in Torquay.
Sgt Phillips said: "The identity of these two women is not known to us.
"We would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who may recognise them. They should make contact as soon as they can."
He added: "These women may be friends, family members, work colleagues or neighbours."
Anyone with information should ring Sgt Phillips on 08452 777444, quoting FT/10/541.
4 Comments
by agent, uk
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 8:40PM
“nothing suprises me in this area. This area seems to draw in some strange characters. the standards of behaviour down here are pretty bad in general. pizheads dont help this areas image”
by Lisa, Newton Abbot
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 6:54PM
“These girls are souless scum. How you could do that to a 95 year old woman, someone who doesn't stand a chance of fighting back against you . I hope someone knows them and calls this in, as these girls don't deserve to walk the streets. Lock them up.”
by Andy Jackson, Torquay
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 1:48PM
“What kind of rubbish is that crappy little picture. This site is a joke.”
by Roxanne, Torquay
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 12:26PM
“I can't see that picture to well on here, it's to small but i will go out now and buy the paper, i hope i know the girls - no one should do this to anyone... I just hope they get more than a caution and/or fine when they are finally caught... That poor woman, so old aswell... YOU GIRLS ARE SICK, & remember what goes around comes around.”