Robbery in Battersea

A friend of mine is robbed in M&S in Battersea – a moment’s inattention and her purse, money, credit cards, bus pass and all her personal bits and pieces are stolen. M&S staff are helpful and kind, but it is all very distressing.

The police take a report over the phone, but don’t seem to be particularly interested in what was stolen, as they have too many local crimes to deal with, and no-one cares that without her keys or any money she has no way of getting home. Of course I go round and pick her up, but it is very sad if you are elderly and alone.