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Woman bailed over 'Madeleine con' | Woman bailed over 'Madeleine con' |
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A woman has been arrested after visiting several homes in Staffordshire claiming to be raising funds for the family of missing Madeleine McCann. | A woman has been arrested after visiting several homes in Staffordshire claiming to be raising funds for the family of missing Madeleine McCann. |
The woman, from Chadsmoor in Cannock, had received money from homes in the Johnson Road area of the town, a police spokesman said. | The woman, from Chadsmoor in Cannock, had received money from homes in the Johnson Road area of the town, a police spokesman said. |
Insp Matt Derrick said they were unaware of any legimitate collections in the locality. | Insp Matt Derrick said they were unaware of any legimitate collections in the locality. |
The 33-year-old woman, who has not been named, has been bailed until 30 June. | The 33-year-old woman, who has not been named, has been bailed until 30 June. |
Insp Derrick urged householders to be cautious over unexpected callers at the door and to call police if they were suspicious. | Insp Derrick urged householders to be cautious over unexpected callers at the door and to call police if they were suspicious. |
Four-year-old Madeleine was abducted from the family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her parents were at a nearby restaurant. | Four-year-old Madeleine was abducted from the family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her parents were at a nearby restaurant. |
Her parents, Kate and Gerry, are to appear on BBC Crimewatch on Tuesday to appeal for her safe return. |