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Police are appealing for information after a large amount of cash was stolen from a disabled pensioner celebrating his recovery from cancer.
West Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after a large amount of cash was stolen from a disabled pensioners car, who was celebrating his recovery from cancer.
The alleged victim, a man in his 70s, had withdrawn several thousand pounds from his bank to give to his children to spend to celebrate his recent recovery from the illness, reports Leeds Live.
He visited the Barclays branch, in Harrogate Road, Moortown, to collect the cash at about 12.20pm on Friday, April 14. When the victim returned to his car parked outside the branch, he placed the envelopes containing the money on the passenger seat while he put his walking stick away.
The incident happened earlier this month (West Yorkshire Police)When he got into the driver’s seat, a man opened the passenger door and stole the money before leaving the scene in a car.
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CCTV enquiries later showed the suspect was present in the branch while the money was being drawn out.
Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to about the theft. He was described as white, of stocky build, with stubble. He was wearing a grey jumper, black jogging bottoms, black trainers and a grey baseball cap. He spoke with an Irish accent.
Anyone who recognises the man in the image or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact PC 1210 Moffatt at Stainbeck Police Station via 101 quoting crime reference 13230206358 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.