Pensioner, 91, Targeted For £300 Cash

A 91 year-old pensioner was followed home to her sheltered accommodation and £300 cash stolen, which she had withdrawn earlier that day.

Police investigating the theft have released this image of their two suspects.

Just before 1.00pm on Tuesday, July 13 the elderly woman withdrew the money in Long Lane, Hillingdon then caught the U2 bus from Hillingdon Circus towards Brunel University.

While travelling on the bus she noticed the two women in this image.

She spotted the pair again at her sheltered accommodation, where they followed her into the lift,
despite having no genuine reason to be there.

When the pensioner checked her bag once inside her flat she realised her money was missing.

Detective Chief Inspector Michael Dougall of the Roads and Transport Policing Command said: “The elderly victim of this theft was understandably shaken by this experience.

“If there is any suggestion that an elderly victim has been specifically targeted after withdrawing money in our community we will do our utmost to identify the person or people responsible.

“We are very keen to speak to the woman in these photos and would urge the public to come forward if they can help us to identify them.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or can identify the women should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.