BREAKING NEWS Accused thief critical after jumping over a railing and plunging six metres in Westfield Sydney CBD
A worker from the store on the corner of Pitt and Market Street gave chase after the 29-year-old man allegedly grabbed the shoes about 4.25pm on Thursday.
Police said the man tried on the pair of shoes under the guise of purchasing them before he ran out of the store and into the nearby Westfield.
There, the man jumped over a railing and fell six metres.
A witness shared a photo of paramedics treating the man as he lay on the ground.
His white t-shirt was splattered with blood.
He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Inquiries are continuing into the incident and any witnesses are urged to contact local police and Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More to come.
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