Thieves broke into a hospice shop and stole money from a charity box.

They took £20 from the box on the counter of the shop in Pallister Road, Clacton. There was also some damage to the front door.

PC Paul Redgewell, of Clacton police, said: "These callous thieves have taken a box of cash and caused damage to a shop that exists to raise money for a worthy cause."

Anyone with information call Clacton police on 01255 221312.

Published Wednesday, September 1, 2004

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