POLICE have issued an appeal for information after a man snatched a charity box.
The thief stole the charity box, which was raising money for Harwich-based charity Sponsor a Sibling, at around 7pm on Wednesday, October 11.
It was taken from the counter at Pieseas Chippy, in West Street, Harwich.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "While a member of staff was in the back room of the shop, a man ran in, grabbed the collection box and ran out."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Harwich police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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