In a scene straight out of a crime thriller, a pensioner dubbed the "Gangster Granny" was captured on CCTV using her walking aid as a battering ram during an audacious shop raid.
The shocking footage shows the elderly woman casually approaching a storefront before swinging her metal walking frame with surprising force to smash the glass window.
The Brazen Daylight Heist
Witnesses watched in disbelief as the grey-haired thief, who appeared to be in her 60s or 70s, nonchalantly reached through the broken window to grab armfuls of merchandise before making her escape.
The incident occurred in broad daylight, with the grandmother showing remarkable strength and coordination as she wielded her mobility aid like a weapon.
A New Low for Elderly Crime
Police have expressed astonishment at the brazen nature of the crime, with one officer commenting: "We've seen all manner of criminal methods, but using a walking frame as a burglary tool is a new one."
The footage has gone viral, with social media users torn between shock at the crime and reluctant admiration for the grandmother's audacity.
Public Reaction
Local shopkeepers have voiced their concerns about this new trend of elderly criminals, with one stating: "You'd normally offer to help someone with a walking frame, not expect them to rob you."
Police are reviewing the CCTV footage and have appealed to the public for information to help identify the unlikely thief.
