Stamford Hill: 'Heartless' thief steals disabled 82-year-old's car

A "heartless" thief stole an 82-year-old man's car from a disabled parking space in north London.

Police said the pensioner had been left virtually housebound after his car was taken from Paget Road, Stamford Hill.

Video footage showed the moment a man appeared to steal the vehicle, which had been parked with a disabled badge on clear display since Friday.

The victim reported the car stolen on Sunday.

Mendel Kahan, from Stamford Hill Shomrim, said: "This is a heartless thief, who stole a car that was parked in a disabled bay, the car also had a disabled badge in full view on the dashboard.

"The 82-year-old victim finds it difficult to walk, so without a car he can't easily get around for his basic needs."

Dashcam footage from another vehicle showed a man walking past the pensioner's car before returning, opening the door and climbing inside.

Mr Kahan said: "With a clear image of the suspect, someone out there is bound to recognise him. I hope it will lead to swift justice."

The victim was was being supported by his children and grandchildren, he added. Officers were due to visit his home to take a crime report.

Police confirmed they had been called to the incident on May 28 at 10.52am.