Salford police appeal for information after elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen

Police officers in Eccles are appealing for information after an elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen.

Salford police are appealing for any information of the event that occured on Clarendon Road with the scooter stolen from the victims home on Sunday 8 September at around 7:00pm.

The victim is known to have severe mobility issues and described in her 80’s, and whilst the mobility scooter was found.

The Salford police officers have since gone onto detail that the scooter has been left in an unusable state.

Following the incident that occured earlier in September, the police have since gone on to release the images of three men.

With Salford police wanting to speak to the three men in relaltion to this incident, as they may have more information on the events that unfold on Sunday 8 September.

With the events that unfolded PC Sarah Whitfield stated: “The victim cannot walk very far due to mobility issues and relies on her mobility scooter to make short trips to local shops or to catch a bus and has lost her independence since her scooter was taken from her.

“We located the mobility scooter but unfortunately it had been stripped of all its parts and is now unusable.”

#APPEAL | We are looking to speak to these men after an elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen from her home at around 7pm on 8 September 2024 on Clarendon Road, #Eccles.

Any info? Call 101, quoting log 1453 of 09/09/2024 or Crimestoppers.

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— Salford Police (GMP) (@GMPSalford) September 17, 2024

The police are issuing anyone who maybe aware of an incident to come forward with information.

As PC Sarah Whitfield continued: “Anyone who may have noticed something suspicious around the Clarendon Road area of Eccles in the evening of 8 September

“Or anyone who recognises the men in the image as they may be able to assist with our enquiries,” she continued.

“Anyone with information about this incident should contact police via 101, quoting log 1453 of 09/09/2024 or alternatively, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”