Police issue appeal after mobility scooter stolen from elderly woman's home

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Police have issued an appeal after a mobility scooter was stolen from an elderly woman's home in Eccles. The scooter was snatched from her home on Clarendon Road at around 7pm on September 8, officers said.

The victim, who is aged in her 80s and has 'severe mobility issues', has now lost her independence as she relied on the scooter to get to the local shops or catch a bus.

Police later found the scooter after it was stolen but it has been stripped of all of its parts and cannot be used. Officers want to track down those responsible. READ NEXT: Rider rushed to hospital after smash between e-bike and car in early hours Today (September 17) police shared pictures of three males they want to speak to about the incident.

Anyone who recognises them, or who has any information, should get in touch with the force. PC Sarah Whitfield said: "The victim cannot walk very far due to mobility issues and relies on her mobility scooter to make short trips to local shops or to catch a bus and has lost her independence since her scooter was taken from her.