Homeless people have been robbed of hundreds of pounds' worth of help by burglars who targeted a Colchester charity.

Call for help - Lesley Corner, project director of Emmaus, vows that she and the other volunteers won't let the burglars stop their work for Colchester's homeless. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON 38734

Emmaus Colchester runs a second hand warehouse at the Cowdray Centre to supply furniture and raise funds for the homeless

But last week intruders smashed their way into the shop overnight, causing damage to the door but escaping with just £20 cash.

Project director Lesley Corner said the cost, expected to be more than £400, would have been used to help people.

Mrs Corner said: "It's disappointing that people could think of robbing a charity. We're doing our best to serve a need."

For more information about helping the charity, contact Lesley Corner on 01206 541616

Published Friday, October 8, 2004

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