Police are appealing for information after an 96-year-old woman was robbed in Salford

We’re appealing for information about the identity of a man we would like to speak to following reports that an elderly woman was robbed on Streetgate in Little Hulton in Salford.

It’s believed that a 96-year-old woman was boarding the 36 bus from Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and got off the bus on Manchester Road East in Little Hulton around 7.15pm on 1 August 2024.

The woman arrived home and begins to pick up post from behind her front door. It has been reported that she is followed into her home and has had her gold necklace taken from her neck.

CCTV images of a man officers wish to speak to

Sergeant Kevin Oakes of GMP’s Salford CID, said: “We are working tirelessly to find who is responsible, the victim has understandably been left shaken by this incident.

“We have officers in the area conducting enquiries, but we are now in a position where we would like to appeal to the public to help us.

“We want to speak to the man pictures, as he may be able to help us with our enquiries. If you recognise him, please get in touch with our investigation team."

If you have any information, or recognise this man, please call us on 0161 856 5272 or contact [email protected] quoting log 3190 of 01/8/24.