Elderly couple tricked and robbed by a man posing as old neighbour

There's a plea for information after an elderly couple were the victim of fraud whilst they were shopping in the supermarket.

Police were called at 11.25pm on Thursday (21 April) to an address near Beacon Street.

The couple were befriended by an offender claiming to be a former neighbour in Lichfield, who reportedly approached them while they were in Morrisons.

The offender then convinced the elderly couple to drive him back to their home where he then stole a purse containing bank cards and a small amount of cash.

The victims were left shaken but unhurt.

At approximately 11.45am the same day, it is believed that the suspect used the stolen card to purchase a mobile phone top-up in Lichfield.

The suspect in photo is described as Asian, roughly early 40s, approximately 6ft tall with a balding head. He was wearing a brown or dark-coloured jacket.

Police are currently conducting enquiries locally and would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the offender approach an elderly couple in the supermarket.

Anyone with information should contact us on 101, Facebook or Twitter, quoting incident 252 of 21 April. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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