Telford distraction thieves steal 80-year-old man's bank card and £220
An 80-year-old man had his bank card stolen by distraction thieves at a cash machine – and then had £220 taken from his account.
The pensioner was withdrawing cash from Lloyds Bank in Wrekin Drive, Donnington, Telford when it happened.
West Mercia Police spokeswoman Anne Tugwell said: "A woman to his left distracted him by waving two £10 notes and a piece of paper in front of his face and asked him for change.
"She then turned away and left the area with a man.
"The victim then realised that his bank card was missing. He cancelled the card, but it had already been used to withdraw £220 from a cash machine in Newport."
Police said the incident happened at around 3.30pm last Thursday and have appealed for witnesses.
The suspects are described as a white woman, aged 25-30 years old, with slim build and short, brown hair, and a white man, also aged 25-30, of slim build with short black hair.
Officers in Telford would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about it which would help with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on the non-emergency 101 number. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
