Man steals purse from dying hospice patient
A terminally-ill patient has had her purse containing £200 stolen from her bedside at a hospice in Bristol.
A man asking to use the toilet at St Peter's Hospice, in Charlton Road, Brentry, is suspected of taking the cash.
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The suspect at St Peter's Hospice in Bristol
He asked staff if he could use the toilet when he was spotted inside the home - a centre for terminally ill patients, including cancer suffers.
The woman reported her purse missing later that day. The incident happened between 1.30pm and 3pm on Wednesday.
The suspect is described as white, in his mid 20's, about 5ft 8in, with dark hair. He was wearing a dark jacket and trousers.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Anyone who recognises the man should contact Redland Police on 0845 456 7000 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
4 Comments
by Pie Man, Fishponds
Friday, April 10 2009, 2:59PM
“I hope they catch this cretin and lock him up. He deserves no less!”
by sophia, Bristol
Friday, March 13 2009, 9:03PM
“what a scumming nasty low life, I had to watch my grandad die of cancer he was a good honest hard working nicest man you could ever met and i wouldnt wish it on anyone, lets hope he dont experience what i and millions of other people have had to go through!”
by Steve C, Hanham
Friday, March 13 2009, 7:50PM
“A truly disgusting crime by a scummy individual who deserves anything he gets when,hopefully, he gets caught. However I have to wonder why the lady in question felt the need to have £200 cash on her in the hospice and also, why did she not ask for her purse to be put in the safe?”
by Clare, Bristol
Friday, March 13 2009, 3:20PM
“SCUM SCUM ONE DAY IT MAYBE A MEMEBER OF HIS FAMILY AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT HE WOULD THINK THEN CHOP HIS FINGERS OFF!!!!!!!!”