AN investigation has been launched into a theft from a Carlisle shop.
The establishment is a charity shop for a Hethersgill-based charity, Penny Jones Animal Hospice.
Nick Austin, a trustee at the charity, said: "We have about 75 abused or abandoned dogs from Europe mainly, some cats, horses, donkeys, pigs and birds.
"We have a shop at Earls Lane next to the main bus station.
"I run the shop and we are all volunteers.
"Every penny supports the Hospice.
"Unfortunately, we are having a spate of thefts.
"We have CCTV and got two culprits on pictures but we are not allowed to put a picture up or share on media.
"We have had about 10 items of clothes stolen, about £3 per item, in last two weeks alone.
"Every item has a hanger with a price on it.
"An empty hanger without something lying on the floor means theft."
Nick added that a webcam was thieved too.
A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "Police are currently investigating a theft from the Penny Jones Animal Hospice Charity on Earls Lane, Carlisle.
"The incident took place around 10:15 on Friday January 7.
"Items including clothes have been reported as unaccounted for.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111."
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