Gosport Pensioner Robbed of £1,000 After Withdrawing Christmas Cash
Couple Target Elderly Man in Heartless Theft
Shock ripples through Gosport after a pensioner was robbed of £1,000 just moments after withdrawing money from the bank. The cash was intended for Christmas bills and gifts for his family. A woman and a man — described as scumbags by locals — distracted the elderly victim before snatching the money in a cold-blooded theft.
Community Rallies to Replace Stolen Funds
Determined to help, Gosport residents launched a JustGiving appeal to raise funds for the victim. In just one hour, they collected £250 towards the target, showing strong community spirit ahead of Christmas.
How You Can Help
If you want to chip in and spread some Christmas cheer, donate to the fundraiser here: 1 Let’s show this pensioner he’s not alone this Christmas!