Norma Bell murder: Police appeal for information on missing television

Detectives investigating the murder of Hartlepool pensioner Norma Bell are appealing to trace a television missing from her home on Westbourne Road.
Police are appealing to trace a missing TV.Police are appealing to trace a missing TV.
Police are appealing to trace a missing TV.

The television had been bought in November last year as a present for Norma’s grandson, and was in the box in her living room prior to the murder.

The murder of the 79-year-old took place sometime between late evening on Saturday, April 2 and the morning of Sunday, April 3 at her home.

A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.
A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.
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The television is a Digihome 49” black LED TV with Freeview.

Police are appealing to anyone who may know the whereabouts of the television or anyone who may have been offered it for sale to contact them.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Alastair Simpson, said: “We have established that a television which was bought for Norma’s grandson is missing from the living room of the property.

“That television is a Digihome 49” black LED television with freeview and it was still in the box.

A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.
A murder probe was launched following the death of Norma Bell.
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“I am appealing to anyone who may have been offered this television for sale, or anyone who may know of its whereabouts, to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody.

Officers have reminded those in the local community with elderly or vulnerable neighbours or relatives to keep an eye on their wellbeing.

They also reminded people not to let strangers into their home with first checking their identification.

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Anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious from late on Saturday evening into Sunday morning is asked to contact police. Anyone with information is also asked to call Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.