Appeal for information four months after the death Rotherham pensioner
Last updated 17th Mar 2026
Police in Rotherham have launched a fresh appeal for information after the death of a pensioner.
Betty Clark died after she was found with serious injuries in her home in Kiveton Park.
A 47-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder in December is on police bail.
A Police statement said: "We are issuing a new appeal for information four months after the death of Betty, who was also known as Elizabeth Clark.
"On 11 September 2025, Betty was found with serious injuries in her home address on Peveril Close, in the Kiveton Park area of Rotherham. She was taken to hospital where she received treatment, but sadly later died as a result of her injuries on 12 November.
"Promptly after Betty's death, detectives in our Major Crime Unit launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. Extensive enquiries have been conducted by officers, including trawling through CCTV, conducting house to house enquiries, and complex forensic analysis.
"Detectives now believe that Betty's sustained her injuries on 10 September and that her bank card was stolen on this day, and was used for multiple transactions between Wednesday 10 September and Tuesday 16 September around the Kiveton Park area.
"The 47-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder in December, remains on police bail at this time."
Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson, who is the senior investigating officer on this case, said:
"Our investigation has been progressing, with a team of officers working hard to find answers for Betty's family.
"Our enquiries have suggested that Betty was unfortunately a victim of a theft the day before she was found with her injuries. Our enquiries remain on going but we are particularly interested in anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Kiveton Park area between 10 and 16 September.
"Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to our investigation.
"Betty was well-loved within her local community, by her many friends, family and neighbours, and our priority remains the same - to find answers."