Investigation after collection box stolen from McDonalds in Chorley

Monday, 6 January 2025 13:48

By Central Radio News

Police would like to speak to a man in connection with a report of a theft of a collection box from a McDonalds in Chorley.

They received a report of theft at the branch at Ackhurst Park Industrial Estate, Chorley on Monday 2nd December where it was reported a man had left the restaurant with a collection box contain approximately £100.

The incident is believed to have occurred at around 1:25pm.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’We appreciate this happened some time ago, and whilst we have been making enquiries since that date, we are now asking for your help.

‘’We know this image isn’t of the highest quality, but if you recognise this man, witnessed the incident, or have any information that could help us in our investigation, please call 101 quoting log 643 of 2nd December 2024.’’

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