Sneak thief took necklace from woman in her 70s in centre of Boston

Police have issued a warning after a woman in her 70s fell victim to a new jewellery theft scam.

The woman was walking through Boston Market Place when the female thief approached her.

She placed a necklace around the victim’s neck, telling her ‘it would look nice’. The victim asked for her to remove it.

However, she shortly afterwards discovered that her gold necklace with a pendant locker had gone from around her neck.

Police say the suspect is described as a woman with dark skin, 5ft 5in tall, black hair in a ponytail and was wearing all black.

A police spokesperson said: “We would like to remind people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour.

“There are a number of ways you can contact us:

· Call 101

· Contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111

· In an emergency always call 999.”