Police are releasing CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with a theft at a cashpoint in Potters Bar.
The incident took place at HSBC on Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, on Tuesday April 14th, at approximately 1pm.
£200 was stolen from the 87 year old victim who was withdrawing money from the cashpoint, when they were approached and distracted by a woman. Having been a victim of a similar offence previously, the victim was aware of what was happening, however in haste to report it to the bank, the offenders still managed to steal the money from the machine.
PC Paul Francis from the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Potters Bar is investigating and said: “This is a despicable crime with the offender preying on a vulnerable 87 year old. This has been particularly distressing for the victim who has previously been a victim of this crime before.
“I would be keen to speak to the pictured woman as she was near the cashpoint at the time of the offence and may have information that could help our investigation.
“I would also like to speak to anyone else who may have been a victim of the same type of incident to contact me if they haven’t already done so. If you know the identity of the person pictured or witnessed this incident, please contact me Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference J3/15/375.
“Alternatively call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”