The lowest of the lows: Elderly, partially blind man is robbed at an ATM by a fake Good Samaritan – as police appeal
- Police are looking for an alleged amount of money thief
- The woman allegedly robbed a visually impaired man
- It happened last month at an ATM in western Sydney
A partially blind elderly man has reportedly been robbed while trying to withdraw money from an ATM in a shopping mall in western Sydney.
The 72-year-old was in line around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, and needed help due to his visual impairment.
While he was waiting for staff to help him, police say a woman approached him and offered to help him.
The man accepted the woman’s help, and while the transaction was being processed, the woman allegedly withdrew a larger amount than requested.
The police would like to get in touch with a woman who may be able to help with the investigation.
It is further alleged that she then fled with the money.
The police would like to get in touch with a woman who may be able to help with the investigation.
She is described as being white in appearance, between 18 and 23 years old, with a thin build and brown hair.
At the time, she was wearing a gray cropped T-shirt, light blue ripped jeans, black thongs, a dark-colored backpack, and glasses.
Anyone with information about the incident or who identifies the woman is urged to contact Mt Druitt Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.