Pensioner robbed of £200 as she lay on the pavement following a fall (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Pensioner robbed of £200 as she lay on the pavement following a fall
1:57pm Friday 23rd December 2011 in Town centre
By Chris Gee, Reporter
A PENSIONER was robbed of £200 of her Christmas money as she lay helpless on the floor following a fall in Burnley this morning.
In a crime that officers said “even hardened criminals would be disgusted by”, the thief stole the money from the 81-year-old lady at around 8am.
The woman, who lives locally, was walking along Burdett Street, when she fell to the pavement.
Whilst on the pavement the thief walked up to her and took her handbag which contained £200 which she had saved for Christmas.
Detective Sergeant Charlie Haynes said he expected the local community to be disgusted at the crime.
He said: “This is a callous act of theft, from an 81-year-old vulnerable lady whilst she lay helpless, having fallen over in the street. “Whilst almost all decent minded people would have assisted the lady in her time of need, this thief has taken advantage of her misfortune.
“She has understandably been left heartbroken by what has happened to her, especially with it being so close to Christmas.
“I hope that people will come forward in this season of goodwill, to give us information about who may have been responsible for this crime so we can hopefully bring this thief to justice.
“Even hardened criminals will be ashamed by this heinous act and I would ask them to help us find who is responsible.”
The thief is described as a white man, slim build, possibly in his 20s, wearing a dark hooded top with the hood pulled up.
Anyone with information can contact DS Charlie Haynes or DC Steve Acres at Pennine CID by calling 01282 472240
Comments(26)
ossy
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2:33pm Fri 23 Dec 11
useyourhead wrote:Fully agree.
I despair at the scum that walks beside us in the shops, sits beside us on the bus and breath the same air, you never know who to be wary of these days. I really hope the lady is alright, don't worry my lovely, folk like that will pay in the end!
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take care and a swift recovery.
I don't feel safe these days walking the streets in daylight, and I'm 63 not 81.
Hope the lady recovers, although she will probably never get over this.
Scumbag rot in hell........
Coeur de Lion
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2:51pm Fri 23 Dec 11
'Kean on getting out..!
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3:12pm Fri 23 Dec 11
useyourhead wrote:I hope the lady makes a swift recovery.All the best to her..
I despair at the scum that walks beside us in the shops, sits beside us on the bus and breath the same air, you never know who to be wary of these days. I really hope the lady is alright, don't worry my lovely, folk like that will pay in the end!
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take care and a swift recovery.
As more of these crimes.No no this is more than a crime as Detective Sergeant Charlie Haynes said he expected the local community to be disgusted at the crime.Then added “Even hardened criminals will be ashamed by this heinous act and I would ask them to help us find who is responsible.”
Yes the criminal underworld will no doubt do their upmost to catch this scumbag and bring him to justice.
But for what? To get him a social worker drugs councillor and benefits adviser to sort out his money to ensure he is getting all the benefits he is entitled to...? Maybe he will get slapped about in prison if he gets any prison,all he as to do is claim he as had a rough up bringing and he fell into the cycle of drugs and alcohol because his parents did it and bobs your uncle he gets a new start in life. Bless by the time his social worker as finished out lining his life on how bad it was growing up in Labours Britain(laugh) then the tories made life impossible so he had no other options but to mug a old lady.We will end up giving him compensation for mugging an old lady in the street in the end or at least pay for him to get his life in order.
People are being robbed in their own homes when they have fallen in the street or just simply answerred their own front door it makes me qusetion whats become of humanity and the whole reasons for being on this planet as i dont like anything of what i see anymore this is no life its become a punishment in a world of no feelings.
Today we are living the end times Mathew 24:The Revelation as begun. Dont be scared just be prepared.
Just dont ignore it.
louderfasterlonger
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3:14pm Fri 23 Dec 11
His actions, firstly at not assisting her are AGAINST human nature and he should be removed from society
katypri
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4:05pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Mister Red
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4:10pm Fri 23 Dec 11
grumpy old jack
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4:35pm Fri 23 Dec 11
chocky
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5:00pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Mr Perfekt
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5:36pm Fri 23 Dec 11
the_truth_is_out_there_!
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5:36pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Secondly, and a sad sign of our times, we cannot carry £2 with us these days let alone £200.
Thirdly, the scum bag who did this should be sought and brought to justice. Someone will know a white, most probably a drug addict, on benefits (doesn't narrow it down much in Burnley these days but seriously) who has just run into a lot of money. If you do know him please have the balls to contact the police.
Agree with regards to donating to the poor lady but I'd be sceptical of any such website - I'd guess the safest bet would be to go via the police or LET.
juanbbien
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7:23pm Fri 23 Dec 11
'Kean on getting out..! wrote:My wife used to be a Social Worker,and they have to work to strick government rules regarding their conduct,they don't just hand out money,food allowances,taxis to take their kids to school, people to get their kids up in morning because their parents are to lazy,drunk,drugged up,the list goes on and on.Me and my wife both used to work hard and despaired ourselves at what goes on to for the Parasites of this world the cost must be horrendous,and it's only going to get worse,as more and more people accept this as the normal way of life,while the rest of us pay for it
useyourhead wrote:I hope the lady makes a swift recovery.All the best to her..
I despair at the scum that walks beside us in the shops, sits beside us on the bus and breath the same air, you never know who to be wary of these days. I really hope the lady is alright, don't worry my lovely, folk like that will pay in the end!
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take care and a swift recovery.
As more of these crimes.No no this is more than a crime as Detective Sergeant Charlie Haynes said he expected the local community to be disgusted at the crime.Then added “Even hardened criminals will be ashamed by this heinous act and I would ask them to help us find who is responsible.”
Yes the criminal underworld will no doubt do their upmost to catch this scumbag and bring him to justice.
But for what? To get him a social worker drugs councillor and benefits adviser to sort out his money to ensure he is getting all the benefits he is entitled to...? Maybe he will get slapped about in prison if he gets any prison,all he as to do is claim he as had a rough up bringing and he fell into the cycle of drugs and alcohol because his parents did it and bobs your uncle he gets a new start in life. Bless by the time his social worker as finished out lining his life on how bad it was growing up in Labours Britain(laugh) then the tories made life impossible so he had no other options but to mug a old lady.We will end up giving him compensation for mugging an old lady in the street in the end or at least pay for him to get his life in order.
People are being robbed in their own homes when they have fallen in the street or just simply answerred their own front door it makes me qusetion whats become of humanity and the whole reasons for being on this planet as i dont like anything of what i see anymore this is no life its become a punishment in a world of no feelings.
Today we are living the end times Mathew 24:The Revelation as begun. Dont be scared just be prepared.
Just dont ignore it.
useyourhead
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8:02pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Mr Perfekt wrote:I think the lady would be above that, and that is what is missing from the feral, misguided, lost generation.
Some many scums in burnley. Full of scally dingles. Your all a bunch of muppets. Sympathy with the old lady hope you make a speedy recovery. You should give a gun to the old lady to shoot the scumbag, eye for an eye.
Darrens Delivery Service
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10:17pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Mister Red wrote:Yes, come on L.E.T. We would gladly donate as well. Hope the lady makes a fast and full recovery, god bless her.
Can the LET organise a collection for this poor woman? I would gladly donate.
gazzandste
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10:59pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Fairygodmother
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11:13pm Fri 23 Dec 11
snitch
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11:16pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Mr Perfekt wrote:The scum of the earth needs to be hung, drawn and quartered. It needs to be said though the Burnley, Past and Present Facebook Site have raised the £200 and more in one evening. So let's hope this poor lady can still see good in others. God bless her.
Some many scums in burnley. Full of scally dingles. Your all a bunch of muppets. Sympathy with the old lady hope you make a speedy recovery. You should give a gun to the old lady to shoot the scumbag, eye for an eye.
grumpy old jack
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11:58pm Fri 23 Dec 11
Cha'mone MF
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10:31am Sat 24 Dec 11
Rob Roy
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10:37am Sat 24 Dec 11
ex fusilier
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12:09am Sun 25 Dec 11
jus' visitin
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8:38am Sun 25 Dec 11
speedswift
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1:35pm Sun 25 Dec 11
Good call
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7:38pm Sun 25 Dec 11
'Kean on getting out..! wrote:Why do people like you always use anything to have a go at people on benefits.Oh and I bet you support the government wanting to make unemployed work as slaves in unpaid work placements and want the human rights act doing away with.
useyourhead wrote: I despair at the scum that walks beside us in the shops, sits beside us on the bus and breath the same air, you never know who to be wary of these days. I really hope the lady is alright, don't worry my lovely, folk like that will pay in the end! - take care and a swift recovery.I hope the lady makes a swift recovery.All the best to her.. As more of these crimes.No no this is more than a crime as Detective Sergeant Charlie Haynes said he expected the local community to be disgusted at the crime.Then added “Even hardened criminals will be ashamed by this heinous act and I would ask them to help us find who is responsible.” Yes the criminal underworld will no doubt do their upmost to catch this scumbag and bring him to justice. But for what? To get him a social worker drugs councillor and benefits adviser to sort out his money to ensure he is getting all the benefits he is entitled to...? Maybe he will get slapped about in prison if he gets any prison,all he as to do is claim he as had a rough up bringing and he fell into the cycle of drugs and alcohol because his parents did it and bobs your uncle he gets a new start in life. Bless by the time his social worker as finished out lining his life on how bad it was growing up in Labours Britain(laugh) then the tories made life impossible so he had no other options but to mug a old lady.We will end up giving him compensation for mugging an old lady in the street in the end or at least pay for him to get his life in order. People are being robbed in their own homes when they have fallen in the street or just simply answerred their own front door it makes me qusetion whats become of humanity and the whole reasons for being on this planet as i dont like anything of what i see anymore this is no life its become a punishment in a world of no feelings. Today we are living the end times Mathew 24:The Revelation as begun. Dont be scared just be prepared. Just dont ignore it.
QuarryGang78
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9:41pm Sun 25 Dec 11
Good call wrote:Sir.Your words in response to Mr Keans post shows us that you are one of those parasites in society that are willing to hurt others for your own benefits and that you are trying to justify the actions of the scumbag who hurt this old lady.Sir you should burn in hell for excusing such a crime.
'Kean on getting out..! wrote:Why do people like you always use anything to have a go at people on benefits.Oh and I bet you support the government wanting to make unemployed work as slaves in unpaid work placements and want the human rights act doing away with.
useyourhead wrote: I despair at the scum that walks beside us in the shops, sits beside us on the bus and breath the same air, you never know who to be wary of these days. I really hope the lady is alright, don't worry my lovely, folk like that will pay in the end! - take care and a swift recovery.I hope the lady makes a swift recovery.All the best to her.. As more of these crimes.No no this is more than a crime as Detective Sergeant Charlie Haynes said he expected the local community to be disgusted at the crime.Then added “Even hardened criminals will be ashamed by this heinous act and I would ask them to help us find who is responsible.” Yes the criminal underworld will no doubt do their upmost to catch this scumbag and bring him to justice. But for what? To get him a social worker drugs councillor and benefits adviser to sort out his money to ensure he is getting all the benefits he is entitled to...? Maybe he will get slapped about in prison if he gets any prison,all he as to do is claim he as had a rough up bringing and he fell into the cycle of drugs and alcohol because his parents did it and bobs your uncle he gets a new start in life. Bless by the time his social worker as finished out lining his life on how bad it was growing up in Labours Britain(laugh) then the tories made life impossible so he had no other options but to mug a old lady.We will end up giving him compensation for mugging an old lady in the street in the end or at least pay for him to get his life in order. People are being robbed in their own homes when they have fallen in the street or just simply answerred their own front door it makes me qusetion whats become of humanity and the whole reasons for being on this planet as i dont like anything of what i see anymore this is no life its become a punishment in a world of no feelings. Today we are living the end times Mathew 24:The Revelation as begun. Dont be scared just be prepared. Just dont ignore it.
A Darener
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10:35am Mon 26 Dec 11
Darwen pensioner helped by young lads after fall.
Burnley pensioner robbed!
Says it all really!
useyourhead says...
2:04pm Fri 23 Dec 11
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take care and a swift recovery.