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By Ryan Merrifield The moment a woman stole money from a terminally ill pensioner after he collapsed at a fruit machine was caught on camera. Thomas Purtill went to his local pub in Caboolture near Brisbane, Australia, and won about $300 (£160) before having a medical episode and dropping to the floor. The thief initially appeared concerned for the 80-year-old and called over staff, but later pocketed his ticket. While Mr Purtill – who has up to six months to live – was being treated, she then went over to another machine to collect his winnings. Police have released the footage in a bid to id…

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