Appeal for information on identity of a collapsed woman in Western District
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Police today (February 23) appealed for information on an elderly woman who was found unconscious in Western District last Thursday (February 19).

The woman, whose age is estimated to be between 60 and 70, was found about 7.40am on a bridge outside Centre Street Market.

She was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital and has still not regained consciousness.

The woman was wearing a blue T-shirt, black coat, dark coloured three-quarter length pants and white shoes. She is about 1.58 metres tall and of medium build.

About $600 in cash and a chain of keys were found on her. She was not carrying any identity document.

The duty officer of Western District has taken over the case.

Anyone who thinks they might know the woman or who may have information about her is urged to contact police officers at 2859 4200 or 2859 4227.

Police Report No.5
Issued by PPRB

End/Monday, February 23, 2009
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