Thieves have targeted a Plymouth charity shop, making off with £500 cash and leaving a trail of destruction which will cost £2,000 to fix.
The St Luke's Hospice Plymouth charity shop at Sugar Mill, Plymstock which specialises in furniture was targeted between Saturday evening and the early hours of Sunday morning.
Thieves removed a safe containing £500 and caused nearly £2,000 worth of damages.
Offemders accessed the premises by throwing a large rock through the rear window.
Retail Area Manager, John Saunders said: "Any form of burglary is devastating for the victim, but to target a charity is the ultimate low.
"This charity shop has a considerable amount of signage on the outside of building, so it is very obvious we are a charity and what our cause is.
"Whilst there has been no stock taken, the destruction and mess they have left behind was considerable.
"Our 31 charity shops contribute over £800,000 into patient care each year. The £500 which was taken is the equivalent to half the total cost of caring for one of our patients at home."
St Luke's is keen to inform customers that The Sugar Mill charity shop is still open for business, 7 days a week.
If you have any information that may be able to assist Devon & Cornwall Police with their inquiries, please call 101 quoting crime number: CR83945/15