POLICE are on the hunt for these men after an elderly woman had nearly £3,000 stolen from her bank account.

The 81-year-old withdrew money from an outside cash point at Barclays in Winchester’s Jewry Street at around 11am on Friday April 10.

She said her bank card was swapped by somebody while she was distracted.

The card was then used to withdraw £2,200 from two cash machines at the bank.

A transaction of £634 was then made at nearby Jack Wills store.

A further transaction at Moss Bros was declined.

Police have released the picture of the two men who were seen in the bank at the time.

The first man is described as aged late 30s or early 40s, tall, slim and wearing thick framed glasses. He was wearing a grey suit with a light blue shirt with no tie and carrying a tan leather briefcase.

The second man is of a similar age and build, wearing a navy jacket, dark trousers and white trainers.

Both men were seen in the area around the bank with another man of a similar age who was carrying a black rucksack, and a woman who had dark hair pulled into a ponytail.

Investigating officer PC Dom Doyle said: “Distraction thefts are thankfully rare and I believe whoever is responsible will have attempted a similar scam elsewhere.

“This is a crime that has targeted an elderly vulnerable victim with no regard to the implication of these actions.

“I would take this opportunity to remind anyone using an ATM to shield their PIN as they enter it. Use an ATM inside a bank if possible. Be aware of whether people are trying to look over your shoulder, and always be vigilant when handling cash in public.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Doyle on 101 by quoting 44150119985 or via the website hampshire.police.uk.

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