Pinched Card Mystery! Pensioner Duped in Maidstone Car Park Scam
Old Man Distracted, Card Stolen at Fremlin Walk
A man in his 80s fell victim to a sneaky scam at Fremlin Walk car park. The theft happened just before 11.30am on Wednesday, 2 March 2022. The pensioner was distracted by a stranger asking for help paying a parking fee. While the victim punched in his PIN at the pay machine, the crafty culprit made off with his card.
Fraudster Goes on Spending Spree in Town Centre
The thief wasted no time. Soon after the theft, the suspect used the stolen card to make several purchases in Maidstone’s town centre. Police say the suspect is a black man wearing distinctive clothing. Although his face was hidden, cops have released a CCTV image in hopes of identifying him.
Police Urge Businesses and Drivers to Check CCTV and Dashcams
Inspector Steve Kent from Maidstone’s Community Safety Unit said:
“We’re asking local businesses to check their CCTV to see if they caught the suspect’s face without a mask. We also want drivers with dashcams who used the car park to review their footage for any clues.”
How You Can Help Catch the Crook
If you have any information, call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime ref: 46/40239/22. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
