British Broadcasting Corporation

Page last updated at 17:41 GMT, Monday, 28 July 2008 18:41 UK

Pensioner's car stolen in attack

Am elderly woman was ordered to get out of her car by a man who threatened her with a screwdriver, police in Berkshire have said.

The 79-year-old was sat in her grey Volkswagen Golf outside the Bracknell Sports Centre in South Hill Road, when she was approached on Saturday morning.

A man ordered the woman to get out before he got in and drove off towards the roundabout on Bagshot Road.

The woman was unhurt but very shaken by the incident, police added.

The robber is described as a young white man, 5ft 6ins to 5ft 7ins, of slim to medium build, with short dark hair.

He was wearing dark blue clothing, possibly a tracksuit.

Det Con Wendy Gilkes, of Thames Valley Police, said: "The woman was not injured but she was very upset and shaken by the experience.

"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw the vehicle being driven away, to come forward."


RELATED INTERNET LINKS
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Who will fill the new political vacancies in the US?
Harare diarist tells of no water, no cash and army riot
Prosecutor tells BBC why he had to quit Guantanamo

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific