DISABLED Man ROBBED In Portswood

A DISABLED man was robbed of his wallet in Portswood after he fell out of his wheelchair.


A DISABLED man was robbed of his wallet in Portswood after he fell out of his wheelchair.

Police are currently investigating a sick incident involving a young male stealing a wallet from a wheelchair-bound man. The disabled gentleman fell out of his wheelchair and was helped up by a seemingly innocent passer-by. This person then stole the disabled man’s wallet in the process.

The theft occurred during the Uni holidays on 29th December between 7 – 7:30pm along Tennyson Road, in Portswood, although information about the incident has only been released today.

The offender was described as a white male with pale complexion, in his twenties with short hair. He was wearing a blue jumper jeans and is said to be skinny and around 5ft 8.

The wallet that was stolen is red with the Southampton FC badge on the front.

Anyone with information on this robbery should contact PC Sharp at Portswood Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.