Home UK Woman, 84, died two days after conman beat her up for her...

Woman, 84, died two days after conman beat her up for her handbag

By
admin
-
379
0

author image

An 84-year-old woman has died in hospital after a conman showed up at her house and beat her up for her handbag.

Police are hunting for Johnny Brazil, 26, from Epsom, Surrey, in connection with the robbery that left Joyce Burgess with injuries to her head, neck and cuts to her arms.

A post-mortem revealed that Ms Burgess died two days later on 10 July of natural causes.

Robber asked woman, 84, for water before beating her and stealing her handbag

Police is searching for Johnny Brazil, 26, in connection with the robbery of Joyce Burgess and several other burglaries (Picture: INS News Agency Ltd)

Ms Burgess had left her door open during the heatwave when Brazil entered and asked for a glass of water before attacking her.

Brazil is wanted in relation to the violent robbery of Ms Burgesss Woking home and a string of other burglaries.

On 18 July, Brazil was arrested in connection with the offences but was released under investigation.

They have since lost track of him.

INS News Agency Ltd. 31/07/2018 *************** Picture by INS Picture Desk *************** Police are searching for a man in connection to a break-in that left an old woman dead only two days after the attacker forced his way into her home, beating her and stealing her handbag. A spokesman for the Surrey Police today/yesterday (Sat) said: "Officers are now seeking to find Johnny Brazil, aged 26 from the Epsom area who is wanted in connection with the offences." The 84-year-old died in hospital after suffering head and neck injuries and cuts to her arms when the raider, who had asked the widow for a glass of water, attacked her and stole her handbag. Mrs Burgess, who was described by her son Iain as an adventurous woman, was taken to hospital but died days later. A post mortem examination revealed she had died of natural causes. See copy INSjoyce INS News Agency Ltd. 14/07/2018 *************** Picture by INS Picture Desk *************** This is the first picture of 84-year-old Joyce Burgess who died in hospital just days after being the victim of a violent attack in her home by an opportunist bag snatcher who walked through a door open becasue of the heat in Woking, Surrey. Mrs Burgess died from natural causes despite suffering a beating and her wrists being slashed by the attacker. See copy INSjoyce

Joyce Burgess, 84, has been described as an adventurous woman by her son in a heartwarming tribute (Picture: INS News Agency Ltd)

Superintendent Graham Barnett of the Surrey Police said: We have been carrying out a large number of enquiries in the last week and now need to find Johnny Brazil. We have been trying to contact him without any luck and now need the publics help to find him.

Advertisement

Advertisement

He is wanted in connection with the robbery of Joyce Burgess, three other burglaries in Woking and a separate robbery in the Epsom area.

If you do see him please let us know immediately, rather than attempt to approach him yourself. Any information on his whereabouts could be extremely valuable.

Suspect in murder of girl, 13, is bailed and banned from entering Southampton

Ms Burgess son Ian paid tribute to her in heartwarming statement: My mother was a very kind and friendly woman.

She was a sweet lady who would do anything for anybody.

INS News Agency Ltd. 31/07/2018 *************** Picture by INS Picture Desk *************** Police are searching for a man in connection to a break-in that left an old woman dead only two days after the attacker forced his way into her home, beating her and stealing her handbag. A spokesman for the Surrey Police today/yesterday (Sat) said: "Officers are now seeking to find Johnny Brazil, aged 26 from the Epsom area who is wanted in connection with the offences." The 84-year-old died in hospital after suffering head and neck injuries and cuts to her arms when the raider, who had asked the widow for a glass of water, attacked her and stole her handbag. Mrs Burgess, who was described by her son Iain as an adventurous woman, was taken to hospital but died days later. A post mortem examination revealed she had died of natural causes. See copy INSjoyce INS News Agency Ltd. 10/07/2018 *************** Picture by Vagner Vidal *************** An 84-year-old woman who was viciously attacked by a burglar who strolled into her home during the heatwave, has died in hospital sparking a full-scale murder hunt. The intruder, said to have "curtain style hair," walked into Joyce Burgess' home because the pensioner had left door open to try to cope with hot conditions. Once inside he snatched her handbag and then brutally beat her in what detectives described as a "callous, terrifying and targeted attack." Picture shows the home of murdered OAP. See copy INSwok

The pensioner had left her door open during the heatwave (Picture: INS News Agency Ltd)

She loved her travelling and has been the most part of the world and has done some amazing things.

It was only a few years ago that she went around to Monte Carlo race track in a Ferrari.

She went to Switzerland too and went up to the top of the highest mountain, despite being told not to by a doctor because of the thin air.

He added: She was game for anything… thats how I will remember her.

She died due to coronary and valvular heart disease, bronchial pneumonia and emphysema.

Anyone with any information should contact Surrey Police on 101 or use report.police.uk, quoting the reference number PR/45180072321.

Advertisement

Advertisement

[contf]
[contfnew]

METRO

[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]

Previous articleMan pees on pier to put out fire started by cigarette butt
Next articleSuspect in murder of girl, 13, is bailed and banned from entering Southampton
admin

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR