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Officers from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are appealing for help in identifying three people after two victims were pick-pocketed while travelling on buses in Westminster and Kensington.
On Friday, 22 May, a 75-year-old man had his wallet stolen while travelling on a route 82 bus in Westminster on his way to watch the cricket at Lord’s. A short time later, the victim was alerted by his bank that a number of withdrawals had been made, totalling £1,640.
On Monday, 25 May, a 33-year-old Malaysian woman on holiday in the UK was travelling on a route 328 bus in Kenisington and had currency to the value of £3,400 stolen from her bag.
Police are treating the incidents as linked and would like to identify three men captured on CCTV.
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Gavin Staplehurst leading the investigation on 07920 590 173. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.