Burglars raided a charity's office, taking cash donated for leprosy sufferers.
The intruders targeted Lepra's office at Fairfax House in Causton Road, Colchester, over the Christmas and New Year break.
They took £15 to £20 from a collection box, took a laptop, but then dumped it outside in a corridor, and searched drawers and damaged cabinets.
Ian Gibbons, Lepra's financial director, appealed for anyone who saw anything which could help police catch the burglars to call police on 01206 762212.
Published Wednesday January 7, 2004
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