£500 put on head of the curry mugger
A £500 reward has been put up for the capture of a pair who smother elderly victims' faces in a spicy sauce before robbing them.
A member of the public approached police with the offer of cash after reading in The News about the bizarre crimes.
A man pushed curry or chilli sauce into the face of an 85-year-old woman as she walked through Boots in Fareham.
His female accomplice then stole the pensioner's purse, containing 300, from the bag on her walking frame shortly before midday on Monday, September 22.
Police have linked the mugging to a similar incident in Commercial Road, Ports-mouth, on October 22 where an 83-year-old had 500 stolen.
Police spokesman Neil Miller said: 'A member of the public, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward after having read about the incident in The News and is generously offering a 500 reward for any information that identifies and leads to the capture of those responsible.
'He has also offered 300 to the elderly victim if the culprits are not found.'
The man – caught on CCTV – is described as of stocky build with an eastern-European appearance.
He wore a dark jumper, a light shirt, beige trousers and a beige peaked cap. He also wore glasses and was carrying a bag on his left shoulder.
The woman is of Oriental appearance, with short hair, slim build, and wore a dark waist-length jacket.
Anyone with any information should contact the police on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestop-pers on 0800 555 111.
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