Heartless thief targets elderly woman in Ryde – steals pension cash and precious phone
The family of a vulnerable pensioner is desperate for the safe return of her stolen mobile after a cruel robbery in Ryde. The woman, in her seventies, was shopping at Iceland on Tuesday afternoon when the thief struck.
Thief snatches pension money and phone
At around 3pm, the man swiped the pensioner’s handbag, stealing both her pension money and her mobile phone. It’s unclear whether the store’s CCTV caught the heartless moment.
Sentimental phone holds precious memories
The stolen phone is irreplaceable – it contains treasured photos and texts from her late son. The family has issued a heartfelt appeal asking anyone who finds the device to return it to the Iceland store in Ryde.
Police launch investigation – call 101 with info
Hampshire Constabulary confirmed an active investigation is underway. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44190035431.
