Bogus charity collector steals cash from donor
Police are appealing for witnesses after a bogus charity collector stole money from a man in Sudbury.
The theft took place at noon on Thursday, June 8, at the junction of Station Road and Great Eastern Road, near the pedestrian access to Waitrose.
A woman claiming to be collecting money for a charity helping the deaf approached the man, who was in his 70s, and asked for a donation. After he handed over some money she distracted him by giving him a hug and took a quantity of bank notes from his wallet.
The woman is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, carrying a clipboard, wearing a facemask and long clothing.
Anyone who has information, images or footage which could help the inquiry is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference number 37/33947/23.
Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Email: ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Phone – Call 101.
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org