Jail for man who targeted elderly people

A BURGLAR and robber who targeted elderly people in Rotherham and Sheffield has been jailed for ten years.

Wayne Robert Hucknall (35) of no fixed address, was charged with four burglaries and three robberies which he committed between last May and June.

He admitted the offences at Sheffield Crown Court last Thursday

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Hucknall (pictured) was snared by police after he tried to use stolen bank cards. His DNA was also found on a bag he tried to snatch from an elderly woman.

Hucknall was arrested after approaching the home of a 92-year-old woman in Handsworth, forcing his way in and taking her purse.

Det Con Dave Ollerenshaw said: “Officers were quick to react and arrested him not far from the address.

"Due to the evidence gathered, we were able to quickly charge him and bring him before the court.”

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He added: “Hucknall deliberately targeted elderly people, preying on their vulnerabilities and I hope the victims feel safer knowing that he’s now serving a substantial sentence behind bars.”

Visit southyorks.police.uk/find-out/crime-prevention-advice for crime prevention and home security advice.

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