Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an investigation into a string of illegal transactions, including a trip to McDonald's.
The son of an 83-year-old woman noticed more than 30 fraudulent transactions in one week in March, with the offender spending more than £800 on shopping. The transactions have come after a bank card was stolen from an elderly woman in a Damfield Care Home in Maghull.
No members of staff at the care home are suspected of the crime, however police believe the criminal is operating across Merseyside.
Inspector Edward Barr said: “This is a callous and despicable crime on a vulnerable woman who has dementia. The thief has brazenly used the stolen bank card more than 30 times – fraudulently obtaining more than £800 worth of goods.”
Enquiries have been carried out with detectives now looking to speak to a man who they believe could assist with their investigation into the incident, according to Liverpool Echo.
Inspector Barr added: “I am appealing to the person featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. We are determined to find the offender so that other people are not targeted in this manner. If you hold information about the theft of the bank card then please contact us so we can bring the offender to justice.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 22000184046. You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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