Cafe poppy box stolen

Nov 7 2007 by Audrey Barton, The Journal

BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for information after three men made off with a poppy collection box.

Newcastle officers were alerted by Darlington Station Police that three men had made off with the box from the station cafe.

A member of the public chased the three and retrieved the box but the money had gone.

The three caught a train to Newcastle where officers were only able to catch one, a 20-year-old male who has been arrested, the other two ran away.

The first is aged between 19 and 21, 5ft11 to and 6ft1 tall, of slim build, with red hair and pale complexion. The second is the same age, 5ft10 to 6ft tall, slim with gaunt features and dark hair.

Police would like to hear from this person and anyone with information who should contact (0191) 221-3494.