Cash stolen from home of elderly man with Parkinson's Disease by burglar who rifled through victim's house as he slept
The pensioner was asleep at his home in Wood Lane, Stannington, near Sheffield, when the burglar struck at around 11.45pm on June 18.
The offender broke into the home and searched the property before taking cash from inside.
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Investigating officer Hannah Goodwin, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “The victim in this case is an elderly man, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
“He and his family have naturally been left distressed by the incident, in which an unknown offender has searched through personal belongings whilst his victim was asleep.
“Burglary can have a significant impact, more so when the victim is vulnerable – if you can help my enquiry, please get in touch.”
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Hide AdAnyone with information or who thinks they may recognise the man in the images is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 931 of June 18, or fill in a report online here.