A 90-YEAR-OLD woman described as “unstable” walked out of her Sturry home last month leaving it unlocked and sparking concern among neighbours.
Wilhelmina Weston has still not been seen since mid-September. Concerns were raised for the safety of the pensioner three weeks ago, but frantic attempts to locate her revealed only that her home was unsecured and that all her possessions had been left behind.
In response to enquiries by this newspaper, police have moved to allay fears that the vulnerable pensioner is still missing.
“We are aware of this woman’s circumstances,” said spokesman Sally Smith.
But neighbours are not happy that their enquiries to the authorities were met with little more than a phone call.
Lily Austin, 20, lives next door to the elderly lady called the local police after noticing that the house was rotting inside “When we first called the police I felt relieved because they seemed genuinely concerned and someone was sent out pretty quickly. But, when the PCSO arrived she wasn’t very helpful and the back up call was awful, telling us they couldn’t do anything and it was our job to call the council.”
Miss Austin then said that the PCSO assured them that the property was locked up. Later that week they found the door wide open again, she continues “When I went downstairs I couldn’t believe that it was open again, especially after a police officer told us it was locked.”
Other residents of Sturry Road said they grew concerned for their elderly neighbour a few weeks prior to her disappearance after seeing her looking frail walking around in her front garden. One of the residents Scott Malls, 45, said he grew worried for her but did not know who to tell “It is worrying when you see someone of that age living alone, it is clear to everyone around her that she needed some kind of help. When I have been in her house before, it was dirty. It was so damp that my shoes were soaked in water when I left the house, and there were so many flies in the kitchen.’’
Sally Smith finishes by reassuring the residents “We did secure the property the best that we could. I suggest that if the residents and still unhappy that they should contact the police again. They will come back and make sure that the property is secured.’’
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