Cold-hearted thief cons elderly woman
Published Date:
18 August 2008
A CALLOUS thief stole £50 from an elderly woman during a shocking sneak attack.
The 86-year-old woman, of Brunshaw Road, Burnley, was distracted by the cold-hearted offender at 2 p.m. yesterday when he knocked on her door and asked if she would sponsor him for a Cancer Research charity event
While she was getting a pen from another room he burst into the house, grabbed her black leather handbag, containing £50, and made off.
The man is described as white, young looking, of slim build and was wearing a dark jacket.
Anybody with any information can contact Burnley police on 01282 425001 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Last Updated:
18 August 2008 11:01 AM
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Location:
Burnley
