Victim has £2k stolen after he's 'spiked' by man who followed him home

A man had £2,000 stolen from him after being 'spiked' by a man who followed him home.

The alleged victim was followed back to his property on Rolling Street, near Middlewood Locks in Salford, between 4am and 6.30am in the early hours of Sunday, October 20 this year, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

He "convinced him to let him inside" the force said. Adding: "Once there, it is currently suspected that the man at the property was spiked."

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Whilst said to be incapacitated, around £2,000 was taken from his bank account. "Clothing, devices and other items" were also stolen, GMP said in a statement. Stolen bank cards were also reportedly used in the following days.

An investigation has now been launched. Officers probing the incident have now released a image of a man they would like to speak to.

They say that they "believe he could help with their enquiries." "Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting crime reference number Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111" they added.