Charity hug turns nasty as elderly woman’s necklace is snatched in car park heist!
Two Women Target Pensioner at Waitrose
On March 1, around 3.50pm, an 80-something-year-old woman was in the Waitrose car park on Churchill Way. She was approached by two women who arrived with a man in a black car.
Fake Fundraisers Play the Sympathy Card
The pair claimed to be collecting money for charity. The kind-hearted victim handed over a small donation. Then, one woman gave her a hug – but it was a clever distraction.
Necklace Stolen Without Her Knowing
During the embrace, the suspects slipped off the woman’s necklace. She didn’t realise it was gone until later. After the snatch, the two women headed to the car park exit, where the man was waiting in the black vehicle.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Officers want anyone who saw what happened to call 101 quoting reference 54230022601. Let’s help catch these cold-hearted crooks!
