A "COWARDLY" thief stole a village deli's Poppy Appeal tin the day before Armistice Day.
The?theft took place at the Honeychurch Deli in St Judes Road, Englefield Green, some time on Wednesday, November 10.
Delicatessen manager Olana Tansley-Hancock said she thought there was about ￡50 in the pot, but she did not see who had taken it.
She said: "We only noticed when we went to put some money in just before 11am today [last Thursday]?- it pretty much ruined the two minutes' silence, it made me feel really bad.
"There was a moment yesterday when I was out the back and I heard the bell go, but when I came out to the shop, there was someone just leaving.
"Clearly they are very desperate - especially to do it the day before Remembrance Day."
Runnymede Neighbourhood Inspector Roger Nield condemned the theft, saying: "This was a cowardly and cynical offence and Surrey Police is determined to track down those responsible.
"It is particularly sad and disappointing that this theft has taken place so close to Remembrance Sunday. Anyone who was in the area around the time of the offence and may have seen or heard anything unusual should contact us."
Speaking of the theft, Barry Watson, treasurer of the Englefield Green branch of the Royal British Legion, said: "It's terrible how people can resort to be that low and steal from a worthy charity.
"There is no shame in this world anymore. No shame, no pride and no dignity."
Earlier this month, X Factor?judge Simon Cowell visited the Honeychurch Deli to buy a sandwich and paid with a ￡50 note, putting the change into?another charity collection for the Sam Beare Hospice. Miss Tansley-Hancock said luckily that pot had been emptied earlier last week.
Police are investigating the theft and any witnesses or anyone with information should call 0845 125 2222, quoting reference RM/10/7116.
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