Jack P Shepherd has been on Coronation Street for more than 20 years - but it wasn't until this weekend that he had a taste of his 'dream' job. The actor, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, enjoyed a bit of work away from the cobbles.
12.04.2023 - 05:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A woman stole purses from vulnerable and disabled people in a ‘mean’ campaign to get cash. Barbara Osmanovic, 36, was spotted by both of the victims, either approaching them or lingering nearby.
However, after she had left them alone, they noticed their purses were gone, along with other sentimental items. She went on to make multiple withdrawals and transactions on their cards.
At Manchester Crown Court, Osmanovic, of Old Trafford, was jailed yesterday (Tuesday) for offences of theft, fraud, and separate offences of attempted burglary and possession of a knife.
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Prosecutor John Richards said on September 13 last year, a woman, who uses a mobility scooter, left her home to go shopping in Eccles town centre. Whilst she was in Morrisons she was approached by Omanovic who asked if she wanted to ‘smoke bacon’.
“She said no, but later noticed her purse had been taken from her bag,” he said.
“The security staff checked the CCTV cameras which showed the defendant bend down and take the purse. A number of bank cards were stolen, along with a photo of her parents and a piece of paper with her PIN number on it.”
Within 45 mins there were a number of withdrawals and transactions from the woman’s accounts. In total £1,640 was stolen from the woman.
In a statement, she said it was ‘really upsetting’ and blamed herself for leaving the PIN number in her purse. She said she no longer takes her bank card out with her and finds it hard to trust people.
Days later another woman, who is of retirement age, was shopping in the Marks and Spencer’s food hall in Manchester city centre. She noticed Omanovic ‘lingering’ around her
Jack P Shepherd has been on Coronation Street for more than 20 years - but it wasn't until this weekend that he had a taste of his 'dream' job. The actor, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, enjoyed a bit of work away from the cobbles.
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