CCTV images of a man police want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth

As we reported, the Lutterworth community rallied around the shocked victim as a fundraising page was launched to replace the cash
By Red Williams
Published 2nd Feb 2021, 10:03 BST
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Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.

Officers hunting the thief have released pictures of a suspect wearing a mask as they branded the theft in broad daylight in Lutterworth town centre last Tuesday (January 26) an “exceptionally cruel crime”.

The pensioner collected her pension from Lutterworth post office at about 12 midday before buying a takeaway drink from a café on Church Street.

Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.
Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.
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Her purse containing £740 was then stolen by the opportunist thief in front of other shoppers.

“It was reported the purse was stolen by a man who offered to help the woman,” said Leicestershire Police.

PC Debby Weidacher said: “This was an exceptionally cruel crime at a time when we all need to pull together.

“It happened in the middle of the day when many people would have been out and about and we are asking anyone who may recognise this man to get in touch.”

Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.
Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to question after an 86-year-old woman had her purse containing £740 stolen in Lutterworth.

Anyone with information about the crime should call police on 101 quoting reference 21*55768.

You can also visit https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/The Lutterworth community has raced to rally round the shocked victim as a fundraising page was launched to replace the cash she had stolen.

The woman and her family say they have been “overwhelmed” by the massive support they have had since she was targeted.

They have said a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated - saying the staggering response proves that “community spirit” is still very much alive.

And the person who launched the fundraiser said: “We’re completely overwhelmed with the support of everyone from our wonderful town!

“Thank you so much, completely lost for words!”

The total raised had hit an astonishing £1,030 by this morning (Tuesday) and you can check out the fundraising effort here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-to-return-jeans-savings-following-theft