POLICE are investigating a spate of thefts from patients at Warrington Hospital.
One incident involved a sentimental gold bracelet being stolen from a patient suffering from dementia.
Warrington Worldwide has been made aware that at least six incidents of theft took place, including five patients and one member of staff.
A spokesperson for North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are aware of a number of reported incidents over a one-week period in February involving a member of staff not directly employed by the trust and are working with Cheshire Police to support their ongoing investigation.
“We take any reports of theft or criminal activity at our hospitals extremely seriously and recognise how distressing incidents of this nature can be for patients and their families.
“As a trust we make every effort to ensure our patients and their belongings are safe and secure and regularly review our security arrangements to minimise risks to patients, visitors and staff and prevent incidents occurring.”
