Elderly woman bowled over as would-be phone thieves flee store
A group of teenagers trying to steal to steal devices from a telco store has resulted in an 81-year-old woman being taken to hospital, seriously injured.
The incident took place in Casula, in Sydney's south-west.
CCTV shows up to 15 young boys walk into the Optus store in the centre and surround the phone and tablet display.
CCTV footage shows the group of youths entering the store. A Current Affair
After being confronted by store workers, the group flee. A Current Affair
They are confronted by store workers - and do a runner for the centre's main door.
Confused shoppers stop to watch the group running out of the centre.
But one gang member is left behind, caught in an altercation with a staff member.
One last runner collides with a woman on the way out of the door. A Current Affair
The woman has sustained a fractured pelvis. A Current Affair
The boy eventually flees as well, colliding with an 81-year-old woman who fell to the ground.
She was knocked unconscious and suffered a fractured pelvis.
She remains in the hospital.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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