Shock Theft at Warrington Bank Cashpoint
Warrington police are hunting two men after an elderly woman was duped and robbed at a Halifax cash machine on Buttermarket Street.
Woman Tricked, £800 Stolen
On Saturday, February 24, just after 1:30pm, the victim withdrew cash but her card was trapped in the machine. A stranger hanging around nearby stepped in, telling her the cashpoint was faulty and she needed to go inside the bank to sort it out.
Trusting him, she entered the branch. While she was inside, the man grabbed her card from the machine and promptly withdrew £800 from her account.
His accomplice fled on foot towards Golden Square.
Police Issue CCTV Appeal
This scam is part of a worrying trend seen across the UK, including Manchester, South Wales, and West Mercia. Police suspect an organised gang targeting vulnerable elderly people.
PC Graham Davies said: “We’re determined to catch these criminals and bring them to justice.”
The two men in CCTV images could be from anywhere in the country. If you recognise them or have any info, contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting ref IML-1764011, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
