A 95-year-old woman was tied-up and threatened at a property in Little Hulton in an attempted robbery this morning
A man entered the property after offering to clean the woman’s windows at an address on Belcroft Drive before tying her hands together. He then demanded the woman’s cash and purse.
The man was disrupted when another woman who knew the victim arrived at the house, where she was grabbed, before the man fled.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the victim is being supported by officers.
No arrests have been made but extensive enquires are ongoing and an additional police presence will be in the area over the coming days.
Police are now asking the public for any information that they may have, and that could help with their investigation.
This includes any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from around the area at the time- or anyone who saw anything suspicious.
The man is described as white male and approximately in his late 60s – early 70s. He had short mousy brown hair which was combed back, no facial hair, glasses, and appeared well-kempt. He was wearing a dark raincoat jacket, jeans and dark-coloured shoes.
Detective Inspector Paul Davies, from GMP’s Salford district, said: “This was a vile incident in which a woman was tied up and threatened in an address, and we are determined to locate the man responsible.
“Thankfully, this was not a more serious situation and we commend the brave actions of the lady’s friend who confronted the man and called officers.
“As we progress this investigation, we are appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward. It could be something big or small– it all assists in our work.”
