Elderly woman has purse stolen at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital as police launch CCTV appeal
“Officers believe the woman in this image could assist with our investigation”
Police want to speak to the person pictured in this CCTV image after an elderly woman allegedly had her purse stolen whilst she was at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.
The theft is reported to have taken place on the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2026.
South Yorkshire Police has today (Thursday, July 16, 2026) shared details of the incident, as they appealed for the public’s help to identify and trace the woman pictured.
A force spokesperson said: “We are releasing an image of a woman we would like to speak to in connection with a theft in Sheffield.
On 11 June, at 2.50pm, it is reported that at Northern General Hospital a woman in her 70s had her purse stolen and then money withdrawn from her bank account.
“Enquiries are ongoing and officers believe the woman in this image could assist with our investigation,” said the police appeal. “The woman is described as of medium build, approximately 5ft 4ins tall and was wearing a head covering.
“Do you know this woman or do you recognise her?”
Anyone who can help police is asked to please call 101 or report online.
Please quote investigation number 14/104962/26 when you get in touch.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
You can do this by calling freephone 0800 555 111 or completing a simple and secure anonymous online form at https://orlo.uk/c9AxI