Man jailed after robbing woman, 75, at knifepoint
AMAN has been jailed for eight years after robbing a 75-year-old woman at knifepoint. Graham Wragg, 37, knocked at the door of a house on Lime Street, Southport, at around 7pm on Friday, May 11, armed with a kitchen knife and demanding cash.
He left with two packets of cigarettes and cash, leaving the pensioner shaken but uninjured.
Following CCTV inquiries and an extensive investigation, Wragg, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Thursday, May 24.
Merseyside police said that on Tuesday, June 25, he was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to eight years in prison.
Det Con Donna Oakley said: “This was a despicable offence against an elderly woman in what should be the sanctuary of her home address, and we are pleased that such a dangerous offender as Wragg has been removed from the streets for the foreseeable future.
“Wragg clearly had no consideration for the fear his actions would cause and we remain absolutely determined to target those who look to cause fear and harm in our communities.
“We are grateful for all the information provided in this case from the public, which really makes a difference in investigating such crimes.
“The possession and use of knives has no place on Merseyside and we stand alongside our communities and partners in our commitment to doing all in our power to eradicate knife crime.”