Elderly woman, 87, robbed at city centre cash point
An elderly woman was robbed at a Bristol[1] cash point moments after withdrawing money from the machine in the city centre. Avon and Somerset Police[2] said the incident happened at around 12pm on August 21 in Merchant Street, Broadmead[3].
The force said an 87-year-old woman who has hearing and vision loss, was approached by a man shortly after withdrawing money from the machine. He took an envelope containing the cash[4] and made off from the scene.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man officers wish to speak to as part of their enquiries. They have urged anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
A statement from the force said: "The man in the image is described as white, aged 35 to 45 and about 5ft 8ins tall, with short brown hair with a distinctive "M-shaped" or "widow’s peak" hairline. He’s wearing a dark blue padded jacket with a hood, grey trousers and trainers with white soles.
"If you saw what happened, recognise the man, or have any other information, please contact us. If you can help, please call 101[6] and give the call handler the reference number 5223202182, or complete our online appeals form[7].
"You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111[8] or via their Anonymous Online Form[9]. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers."
References
- ^ Bristol (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Broadmead (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ took an envelope containing the cash (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Teenager arrested after armed police called to Bedminster Bridge (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ 101 (tel)
- ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)
- ^ 0800 555 111 (https)
- ^ Anonymous Online Form (crimestoppers-uk.org)