Hunt for despicable thief who snatched £10k from dying pensioner
A WOMAN is wanted in connection with the theft of £10,000 from a 91-year old widow while she lay dying in hospital.
Police have released a photograph of June Weatherman, 54, who they want to help with their inquiries.
Dementia-sufferer Mary Banks was targeted in the theft when cash was taken from her bank card which was also used to buy groceries and clothes.
The former secretary, who had severe breathing problems, was despicable act to be brought to justice.”
Jim, who lives in Gloucestershire, said the first withdrawal was made inside the hospital before the thief went on a “vicious spending spree”.
More than £200 was withdrawn daily between September 13 and 26 before Barclays froze the card.
Cambridgeshire Police previously released CCTV images of a woman, believed to be Ms Weatherman, that were taken at Peterborough City Hospital.