CCTV: Vulnerable Bournemouth man scammed out of £800

A man and woman are believed to have 'gained the trust' of the victim

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 3rd Aug 2023

A man, described as vulnerable by Dorset Police, has had £800 stolen from his bank account by thieves.

It's reported the victim met a man and woman, who gained his trust and stayed at his address in the Ophir Road area between Saturday 22nd July and Wednesday 26th July.

They were given access to the victim's bank card to help with shopping, with the money than taken from his account.

CCTV images have now been released of two people that officers are looking to trace.

We're asked to help Dorset Police identify the people pictured in these CCTV images

PC Zeke Gura-Lowe, of Dorset Police, said:

“We are conducting enquiries into this matter and have obtained CCTV images of a man and woman who we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who recognises them to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230117170.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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