Defenceless OAP robbed by teens

Defenceless OAP robbed by teens

Feb 21 2003
By Greg Truscott

South London Press

DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of two suspects wanted for questioning in connection with a violent robbery on a 74-year-old woman.

Mary Hammond was left with a fractured pelvis and broken elbow when two teenagers forced their way into her home in Wimbourne House, Dorset Road, Clapham, at around 9.30am on Monday, February 10.

The OAP had answered her door and was confronted by the pair who pushed their way into the premises and knocked her to the ground.

The robbers made off on foot with £30 in cash.

Mrs Hammond was able to call 999 and police and an ambulance rushed to her home. She was taken to a south London hospital where she was treated.

She was in a stable condition when we went to press.

Kennington CID Detective Inspector Tim Forber, who is leading the hunt for the robbers, said: "This is a violent and callous attack on a defenceless elderly woman.

"The victim has suffered terrible injuries and has been extremely traumatised by the incident.

"More than a week has passed since this incident and the victim remains in hospital receiving treatment for her injuries. We are reappealing to anyone who witnessed this attack or who knows who is responsible to contact police immediately."

The suspects are both described as black teenagers.

Suspect one was 6ft tall, aged around 17, and had a moustache. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark trousers and a dark baseball cap.

Suspect two was 5ft 10ins tall and aged around 14 or 15. He was wearing a red, white and blue sports jacket.

Two youths were seen running from Wimbourne House.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may know who is responsible, should contact Kennington CID on 020-8649 2882 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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