A safe was stolen from a children's charity in Cockermouth over the weekend.

An unknown offender gained entry through the front door of The Children's Society, in Main Street, sometime between 5pm on Saturday and 8.30am on this morning, and made off with the safe which contained a sum of money.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 2258 Garrity on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800555111.