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The credit card thief who preys on guests in Vaiiey


by Faiza Afzaal


when the thief struck at the Eaves Hall Country Hotel in West Bradford. He entered


Clitheroe Police, said it was important to catch the crook before he struck again after two hotels in the area were targeted. He is also urging hotel owners across the Rib­ ble Valley to be extra vigilant and beware of the trickster. The first incident occurred


POLICE are hunting a credit card thief who stole thousands of pounds after targeting guests at Ribble Valley hotels. Sgt Gary Henninghan, of


the building during a confer­ ence and stole a credit card from a guest’s coat pocket between 12-15 p.m. and 1 p.m. on May 7th. Police said he later called


the hotel reception claiming to be a member of staff from a bank and wishing to speak to the victim. When speak­ ing to the victim about some security questions, the victim realised it was 'a scam and immediately alerted hotel staff and the police. Police believe the thief


then struck again at the Stirk House Hotel, Gisbum Road, Gisburn, on Thursday night (May 12th), but this time unfortunately the victim re­


vealed all her personal bank­ ing details to the thief. Sgt Henninghan said: “The


operation and we are con­ cerned that it could be hap­ pening elsewhere. “This is a very serious


thief managed to withdraw £500 from a cash machine and £4,500 at a bank from her account. “It was a sophisticated


regarding the conman is urged to call Clitheroe Police on 01200 443344 or the free and confidential Crimestop- pers line on 0800 555111.


crime and we need to catch this person before he strikes again.” Anyone with information


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