Pensioner has wallet stolen in Preston as he wishes people Merry Christmas

Police have released CCTV of two women they want to speak to

Author: Harry BoothPublished 4th Jan 2023

An 89-year-old man has had his wallet stolen from his pocket in Preston while he was wishing shop staff a Merry Christmas.

It happened at around 11am on Tuesday 20 December in Novellos Clothing in Fishergate.

Preston Police have released CCTV of two women they want to speak to.

PC Danielle Lilley, of Preston Police, said:

"This was a despicable crime against a vulnerable person and I would urge anyone with any information to contact me as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can email 2456@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 420 of 20 December 2022.

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