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Issue 1113
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14th May 2020
www.looklocal.org.uk
Local News
PUB TURNS BLUE FOR NHS
Warning to residents after report of rogue traders in area SOUTH Yorkshire Police is warning residents in Sheffield to beware of rogue traders after three bogus tradesman conned an elderly lady out of hundreds of pounds. It is reported that on Friday May 1, the three men ‘cold called’ the 79-year-old victim on her doorstep in Stocksbridge and offered to do some gardening work for her. They agreed a price, but about half an hour later knocked on her door again and became intimidating and aggressive, demanding an additional £400 for machinery and materials.
THE Wortley Arms pub was lit up blue for Thursday’s applause for the NHS last week with owner Jamie Ellis saying he wanted to show his support and give thanks. Jamie told Look Local: “I thought it was a way of showing our support and keeping spirits up. A regular, Charlie, was telling me about what
his company, The CFR Group, had done with lighting and I wanted to bring that here. “We all know a few people who work for NHS, some of my close friends worked as nurses, and we wanted to give back a little bit. It’s all we can do at the moment with us not able to open.”
Lady Rowena Montagu Stuart Wortley, head of the Wharncliffe Estate, said: “We give our full support to all of those who are working on the front line, in whatever capacity that may be, especially to some of our very own villagers who have been working so diligently throughout this pandemic.”
The victim handed over all the cash in her purse, totalling more than £500. Sheffield North West Neighbourhood Policing Team Sgt Kieran Frain said: “These three unscrupulous men have taken advantage of an elderly member of our community. “We’re providing advice and support to the victim and her
family, and investigations are ongoing into identifying those responsible. In the meantime I’d ask that local people please beware and spread the word to protect any vulnerable members of your family or community.” This scam follows another reported incident on April 21, when an elderly resident in Wharncliffe Side gave offenders £400 to clear the garden. However, after chopping down one tree the men abandoned the job and never returned. Sgt Frain added: “If you think you have been a victim of this sort of crime, please report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040, or online at actionfraud.police.uk. “Some victims of this type of crime can feel too embarrassed to report it - but please don’t feel this way. These callous criminals are professionals, they’re experts at deceiving people. Your report will make it more difficult for them to deceive others.”
