Shock thefts target elderly shoppers in Mansfield town centre
Two brazen thefts have rattled Mansfield’s Stockwell Gate area, with vulnerable victims robbed shortly after visiting their banks.
Cash snatched from octogenarian shopper
Just before 12.30pm on Monday 20 March, a woman in her eighties was walking around a shop when thieves struck. They made off with several hundred pounds in cash.
Envelope stolen after following sixties woman into shop
Ten days later, shortly before 2pm on Thursday 30 March, a woman in her sixties was followed into a shop. A suspect grabbed an envelope from her handbag but fled when challenged.
Police release suspect images and issue warning
Nottinghamshire Police have now released two photos of a person they want to question over the offences. Officers are urging shoppers to stay alert, especially if anyone is following them or hanging uncomfortably close.
“These were upsetting offences for the victims and we are determined to catch up with the person or people responsible,” said PC Kev Marshall.
“We are maintaining a strong uniformed and plain-clothed presence in the town centre to reduce thefts.”
Have info? Contact police now
If you have any details about these incidents, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 273 of 20 March 2023 or 380 of 30 March.
