An elderly man had money stolen from his north Manchester home. At around 1pm on Thursday 16 October 2014, the 89-year-old was working in his garden when a man walked into his home on Hyde Road, Debdale. He searched the house before taking money and walked out of the front door after the victim worked in the back garden. Now police have released CCTV of a man they are keen to speak to. Police Constable Rebecca Rudden said: “We believe a man may have been acting as a lookout at a nearby bus stop while another walked into the home. “The victim was bent down gardening and did not see the man walk in. When he left, the 89-year-old was in the back garden and had not realised what happened. “I would urge people to take a good look at the person in the image and if they recognise them, call police. This was a targeted attack against an elderly gentleman who had been saving, and a substantial amount of money was taken.” Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 3521 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:01:26 +0000