Thieves Steal Precious Bracelet From 98-Year-Old Woman's Wrist While She Rests on Walking Frame
A Disturbing Trend of Theft in Manchester A 98-year-old woman experienced a harrowing incident when a priceless bracelet was stolen from her wrist while she was resting on her walking frame in Manchester City Centre. The theft occurred on Saturday afternoon, and the police are currently investigating the case, having arrested three individuals connected to the crime. The pensioner was sitting on Dale Street at around 3:30pm when two women approached her. They engaged her in conversation, distracting her while one of them managed to slip the golden bracelet off her wrist. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) described the piece as a "priceless family heirloom" that the woman had inherited from her mother. Interestingly, the same day saw another similar incident reported on Oxford Street. Two women approached a lady there, with one attempting to remove her rings while the other acted as a lookout. Following an initial investigation, GMP has arrested three women aged 27, 33, and 3...