Thief targets partially sighted pensioner in Wakefield

A heartless thief stole a handbag from a partially-sighted pensioner whilst she was out shopping in Wakefield.

The 77-year-old woman, who uses a white stick, was in the H&M Store in Trinity walk when the thief struck at around 1pm last Friday, July 24.

The handbag, containing a significant amount of cash, house keys and sentimental black and white photos, was taken from the woman’s wheeled shopping cart.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information about the whereabouts of the stolen items, is asked to contact PC Martin Baldwin at the Wakefield District Policing Team on 101 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.