A WOMAN who is dying from cancer has had her life savings stolen during a burglary. 

The 61-year-old, was in the back garden of her home in Wessex Road, Didcot, between 12.30pm and 4pm on Friday, when someone entered her property and stole a large white whey powder container which was holding a large amount of cash.

The victim noticed the container had been taken the following day and called police.

Investigating officer PC Ross Duff, of Didcot police station, said: “This is a despicable and heartless crime involving the theft of more than £2,000 in cash from a woman who is suffering from terminal cancer.

“It is believed someone went into her home sometime between 12.30pm and 4pm on Friday, July 5 and stole the large white whey powder container.

“There was a mixture of coins and notes in the container and the notes would be quite distinctive as they were folded into very small squares so will have a checked pattern of creases on them.

“A woman has been voluntarily interviewed about this theft but the investigation is ongoing and I would like to speak to any witnesses who saw a person or persons acting suspiciously in the area of Wessex Road on Friday afternoon.

“Do you know someone who has come into a large amount of money or have you seen any notes with the distinctive folding pattern on them?

“The victim is distraught by the theft as effectively her life savings have been taken and we will do all we can to catch the person or people responsible.”

Call PC Duff on 101.