Police are probing a burglary which saw offenders break into a property in Penrith.

During the incident the criminals stolen a large amount of pound coins from the occupants, believed to be about 1,000.

It is unknown how much the collection was worth.

The property was in Macadam Gardens, off Drovers Lane.

The burglary is reported to have happened sometime between 9pm and 10.45pm on Friday.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses or people with information to contact them.