Woman poses as police officer to steal medication

An elderly woman's medication was stolen by a woman posing as a police officer in Middleton.

At about 8.10pm on Thursday 25 February 2010, the victim, an 81-year-old woman, answered a call at her home on Windermere Road, Middleton.

The offender told the victim she had found a bag and thought it belonged to her. The offender was allowed in and during a conversation told the victim she was a police officer.

The victim became suspicious and asked the woman to leave. She then noticed syringes and medication had been stolen.

The offender is described as white, aged between 24 and 30, of tubby build and 5ft 6in tall. She had shoulder length curly brown hair and was wearing a dark blue tracksuit.

Detective Constable Nick Price, of Rochdale CID, said: "To pose as a police officer in an attempt to befriend and steal from an elderly woman is nothing short of wicked.

"The offender clearly has no qualms about tricking her way into other people's homes and needs to be caught.

"The victim's medication is specifically prescribed for her needs and there could be serious side effects if taken by anyone else.

"If anyone knows where these drugs are or who stole them please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call Rochdale CID on 0161 856 1977 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.