Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after an 84-year-old woman was robbed while waiting for a bus in Milton Keynes on Saturday 12 March, 2011.

The woman had gold jewellery stolen while she was waiting for the bus at 12.55pm at Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge between Marconi Croft and Edison Square.

As she waited, a dirty dark or black car drove past her and stopped. Two men and two women were in the car all aged around 30.

A woman got out of the front seat and the car drove off towards Edison Square. The woman then approached the 84-year-old woman and demanded £50 from her for car repairs.

She was insistent and asked the woman to pay £50 in return for some jewellery. An altercation took place and the car returned. The offender then left in the car which went towards the V4 Watling Street.

After the car had gone the victim discovered that her gold sovereign pendant and gold rope chain had been stolen from around her neck during the incident.

Neighbour Specialist Officer Chris Bird said: “The pendant was a gift from the victim’s now late husband and was of tremendous sentimental value, it is believed to date from around 1895, it was also uninsured and valued at approx £400.

“The incident has left the victim distraught and feeling unsafe in her own environment following this cruel and calculated incident in broad daylight on a busy thoroughfare. I appeal to anyone who may have witnessed a dirty looking black car or a female in her 30’s with a white female in her 80’s in the street to contact the police or crime stoppers.”

Anyone with any information should contact the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. Alternatively, if you do not want to speak to police, or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station.

17/03/2011