Appeal after 96-year-old woman robbed in Salford

Police want to speak to this man about it

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 20th Aug 2024

An investigation's underway after a 96 year old woman was robbed in own home in Salford.

It’s believed the elderly victim boarded the 36 bus from Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and got off the bus on Manchester Road East in Little Hulton around 7.15pm on 1 August 2024.

The woman arrived home on Streetgate in Little Hulton and picked up the post from behind her front door. She was then followed into her home and had her gold necklace taken from her neck.

Sergeant Kevin Oakes of GMP’s Salford CID, said:

“We are working tirelessly to find who is responsible, the victim has understandably been left shaken by this incident.

“We have officers in the area conducting enquiries, but we are now in a position where we would like to appeal to the public to help us.

“We want to speak to the man pictures, as he may be able to help us with our enquiries. If you recognise him, please get in touch with our investigation team."

If you have any information, or recognise this man, please call us on 0161 856 5272 or contact 13641@gmp.police.uk quoting log 3190 of 01/8/24.

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