police received a report from an 81-year-old man that he had fallen victim to a theft at his home on Redheugh Court in Gateshead in Tyne and Wear.
Our sister title Chronicle Live report s how the woman the pensioner did not know had knocked on his door and tricked her way into the home by asking if he wanted a cup of tea and a chat.
While the widower was distracted the crooked thief swiped a number of valuable items, including money and two watches. She also stole a necklace containing the ashes of her elderly victim’s recently deceased wife before leaving the property.When the victim realised his belongings had been taken he contacted police who launched an investigation to identify the suspect.CCTV footage led them to Gillian Murray who.
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