Cash stolen from elderly woman by couple near Kettering bus stops
Witnesses are being sought after an elderly woman had cash stolen from her purse in Silver Street, Kettering.
The incident occurred between 4pm and 5.40pm on Tuesday, November 4, when the woman was approached by a man and woman after she got off a bus and walked towards the Premier shop.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “The female suspect claimed to be homeless and asked for money. As the victim opened her purse, the other woman reached over and stole her cash, before running off with the man towards Market Street.
“The offender is described as a white woman in her early 30s, about 5ft 4in and of a medium build. She had blonde/silver shoulder length hair and was wearing a knee-length floral dress.
“She was with a man, who was also in his early 30s, about 5ft 5in and of a slim build. He was clean shaven and wore all dark coloured clothing.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, in particularly two members of the public who stopped and spoke to the woman.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online at https://orlo.uk/isOTt and https://orlo.uk/74B3f
Quote incident number 25000648244 when providing any information.