Fake charity worker ran off with elderly man's money in Stonehouse

Police are appealing to identify this woman
-Credit: (Image: Gloucestershire Police)


An elderly man was escorted to a cash point by an alleged fake charity worker in Stonehouse. The 80-year-old then withdrew £200 before the charity worker ran away with the cash.

Gloucestershire Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to identify in connection with the suspected scam. Officers said it took place at around midday on Saturday, May 25.

When the woman requested money from the man, he said he had no cash on him. It is alleged she then took him to a cash point before fleeing with the money.

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Police said in a public appeal: "Investigating officers have now released images of a woman who they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Police are appealing to identify this woman
Police are appealing to identify this woman -Credit:Gloucestershire Police

"Anyone who recognises her is asked to provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 243 of 26 May."