Woman, 92, reports being robbed in home

A 92-year-old woman was robbed by a man who is about 65 years old on Nov. 6.

According to a Lawrence police report, the woman was approached by the man while she was sitting on a bench outside of Dillons, 3000 W. Sixth St. She reported the suspect identified himself as a Topeka Masonic Lodge employee.

The man reportedly told the victim that the Lodge would provide vegetables for the “needy” and “elderly” and she may be eligible.

According to the report, the woman gave the man her phone number. He contacted her later that day. He arrived at her house in the 1300 block of Kasold Drive between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. After spending eight hours at the woman’s home, he obtained her US Bank account number and Social Security number. The police report said the woman was not physically harmed.

The suspect is described as having dark brown or black collar-length hair and a mustache. He is reported to have been wearing light blue jeans, a wool red plaid jacket, a baseball cap, and he called himself Wilson.

Lawrence police are asking anyone with additional information about this case or similar incidents to call police dispatch at 832-7509 or Crime Stoppers at 843-TIPS.

The police also advise people to use caution when approached by strangers and not to give out personal information.