Charity hamper for Preston's homeless snatched from Deepdale McDonald's

A charity hamper raising cash for the homeless and vulnerable in Preston has been stolen from McDonald's at Deepdale Retail Park.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 3rd Feb 2022, 10:25 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2022, 17:15 BST
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Two suspects on CCTV can be seen snatching the hamper from the front counter at 5am on Tuesday (February 1).

The "Night at the Movies" hamper included cinema tickets, DVDs, treats and other goodies, with all donations going to Preston's Foxton Centre, which provides shelter and support for some of the city's most vulnerable people.

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A police spokesman said: "The matter has been reported to us and we are investigating. Anybody with information can call 101, quoting log 0250 of February 1, 2022."

Two suspects on CCTV can be seen snatching the hamper from the front counter of McDonald's at Deepdale Retail Park at 5am on Tuesday (February 1)Two suspects on CCTV can be seen snatching the hamper from the front counter of McDonald's at Deepdale Retail Park at 5am on Tuesday (February 1)
Two suspects on CCTV can be seen snatching the hamper from the front counter of McDonald's at Deepdale Retail Park at 5am on Tuesday (February 1)

If you would like to learn more about the Foxton Centre and the important work they do in the city, or if you would like to make a donation, you can visit their website here.

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