Darwen vulnerable woman was target

8:00pm Thursday 25th October 2012 in News

A thief targeted a vulnerable pensioner, entering her house and stealing her handbag.

Blackburn magistrates heard the 80-year-old victim suffered from Alzheimer’s and there was a confrontation between her and the thief, Anthony Michael Gardiner.

The court was told Gardiner had a track record of targeting vulnerable victims.

Gardiner, 49, of Starkie Street, Darwen, pleaded guilty to burglary at an address in Darwen.

He was committed in custody to Preston Crown Court for sentence.

Catherine Allan, prosecuting, said Gardiner took advantage of the victim’s vulnerability to enter her house.

There was a confrontation but he left with her handbag containing her purse and £100 in cash.

Miss Allan added: “Fortunately he was caught on CCTV and officers were able to recognise him because he has a record for similar offences involving vulnerable victims.”

Comments (4)

8:10pm Thu 25 Oct 12

Jack Herer says...

A history "targeting vulnerable victims"? Does it get much lower. What a despicable individual. This turd should be looking at serious time.

Here's hoping.
A history "targeting vulnerable victims"? Does it get much lower. What a despicable individual. This turd should be looking at serious time. Here's hoping. Jack Herer

9:11pm Thu 25 Oct 12

California Blue says...

Don't be stupid he'll be free roaming the streets soon enough. In my world offence 1 - prison, offence 2 - prison, offence 3 - death.
Don't be stupid he'll be free roaming the streets soon enough. In my world offence 1 - prison, offence 2 - prison, offence 3 - death. California Blue

3:30pm Fri 26 Oct 12

mother of 4 says...

lets hope its a long one save other vulnerable people from his crime spree.....
lets hope its a long one save other vulnerable people from his crime spree..... mother of 4

11:21pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Darwen Malc says...

Put them down. Saves on time and resource and prevents further misdemeanours. Job done!
Put them down. Saves on time and resource and prevents further misdemeanours. Job done! Darwen Malc

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