A business owner was left feeling "physically sick" after charity money, staff tips and cash from the till was stolen at her cafe in a weekend break-in.
The break-in and theft happened at the 'Yellow Bird' cafe in Limavady town centre in Co Derry.
The thieves are believed to have broken their way into the cafe at some time between 6.30pm on Saturday and 9.15am the following morning.
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In a statement published on social media, Yellow Bird cafe owner Margaret-Ann said: "It's with a lump in my throat that I have to tell you all that the yellow bird was broken into during the night. Someone has entered my business and removed cash from the till, monies from the staff tip jar and charity money."
She continued: "After five years in business I feel physically sick that someone could do this to a local business who always attempts to give back to their community."
She added: "Any help in catching the person involved would be greatly appreciated."
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at commercial premises in the Newtowne Square area of Limavady.
"It was reported that an amount of cash was taken from the cash register sometime from Saturday evening, 1st April at 6.30pm and Sunday, April 2 at 9.15am.
"Money has also been reported stolen from the staff 'tip jar' and a collection pot for a local charity had been emptied."
Sergeant Steven Lowry added: “Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have any other information to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 632 01204/23.
“You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”
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