Two elderly shoppers were robbed in broad daylight, in two separate incidents which police believe to be connected.
The first theft took place in Huyton on Thursday November 23 when a 75-year-old woman withdrew money from Huyton Post Office. She then went into the Iceland store on Montgomery Road. While she was there, one woman distracted her while another stole the victim’s purse from her handbag.
The second incident occured at around 10.15am on Wednesday November 29 in Liscard. This time, a 90-year-old woman withdrew money from Lloyds bank and went into Iceland on Liscard Way. When she was at the till, she realised her purse, passport, sunglasses and other personal items were missing.
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Police think both robberies are connected and that the suspects know each other. They have now released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to who may have information about the incidents.
Detective Constable Chloe Browne said: “This has been very distressing for both victims as they lost a large quantity of money and items of sentimental value. It is callous and despicable to target vulnerable people for their own material gain, and we want to catch the culprits so no one else becomes victim of theft.
“If you were in the area at the time of both thefts, and saw two women acting suspiciously or witnessed what happened who we have not already spoken, then we urge you to please contact us.
“I am also appealing to the two women featured in the CCTV images, or anyone who recognises them to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”
You can also contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or ring 101 with reference 23001204224. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111
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