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Halton General charity shop volunteer has heart attack after chasing thief in Runcorn
Jul 8 2009 by Adrian Short, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
A PENSIONER suffered a heart attack after she tried to apprehend a thief who stole the cash box from Halton Hospital charity shop.
The offender grabbed the box at approximately 2.30pm, on Thursday, June 25, then sprinted past a crowded bus stop onto the busway. A 76-year-old volunteer tried to chase him but had a heart attack shortly after. She is now in a stable condition in hospital.
The offender was white, of slim build, in his late teens or early 20s and wore black clothes and a cap.
Anyone with information should call PC on 01244 616 381 or leave information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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