A LARGE amount of cash has been stolen from a safe and £200 from a charity box in a burglary at a KFC in Hartlepool.

The incident happened at KFC on The Lanyard, Hartlepool, sometime between 3.45am and 4.30am on Sunday, October 20.

Cleveland Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone in the area around the Lanyard or Marina Way who may have been acting suspiciously and potentially carrying a bag. Police would also be interested to hear from anyone who may have seen any vehicles in this area around the time.

"Any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to contact PC Leon Webster from Hartlepool Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 180726.

"Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."