OAP falls victim to bogus Good Samaritan in Romford
Published:
11:24 AM August 31, 2011
Updated:
12:08 PM October 13, 2020
An elderly man was robbed of his pension by a phony Good Samaritan in Romford.
The 73-year-old had withdrawn �500 from Nationwide Building Society, in South Street, at around 11am last Saturday, when he was approached by a young woman.
She pointed out a pink stain on his coat before wiping it with a tissue.
After the suspect left, the OAP noticed the cash and his bankbook had been stolen.
The suspect is described as white with a foreign accent, with long dark hair, and aged between 18 and 21-years-old.
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She was wearing a white shirt, black trousers and carried an umbrella.
Anyone with information is asked to call Romford Police Station on: 101
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