Stereotyping is common for OAP's actually. Especially in provident laden land of London, England.

Recently there was a news of a 68 yrs old pensioner tormented to death by yobs in greater manchester...

I personally get escorted with sirens whenever i walk in Oxford Street. Pick pocketing is rife in that area. Considering I'm criminally good looking (chisel features...ahem) its no surprise really.