Doncaster thief stole laptop and mobile phone while 84-year-old home owner napped

Reports were received of a thief stealing from an elderly lady while she had an afternoon nap in Doncaster earlier this week.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 11th Jun 2021, 10:18 BST
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Police confirmed that they were called at 8.30pm on Wednesday, June 9, with reports of a burglary earlier that day on Thorne Road.

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It is reported that at around 2.15pm an unknown man had gained access to the property and stolen a laptop and a mobile phone.

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Thorne Road in DoncasterThorne Road in Doncaster
Thorne Road in Doncaster

Enquiries, including reviewing of CCTV footage, are ongoing at this time.

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