Pensioner who had £2k in cash stolen from her shopping trolley says theft has left her scared to live her life

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target of a distraction theft.She had been travelling in a lift at the Forum Library with the money in an envelope, stashed in the compartment of her trolley.The money was for someone at the craft club that takes place at the library.Andrea was approached by two women in the lift, and began chatting with them.

After they left, she realised the envelope with the money had dissapeared. Police believe she was the target of a distraction robbery.

They have released a CCTV image of two women they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident on February 5, 2020. Four months on from the robbery, Andrea says she stills feels fearful of going outside, and is weary of everyone she meets.