Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of the moment brazen thieves broke into an Allington charity shop, making off with a 'large sum' of money from the safe.

The burglary happened at the Barnardo's store at Mid Kent Shopping Centre in Castle Road just after 11.50pm on Saturday.

The video shows two people forcing their way into the charity shop through a rear service door.

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They emerge a short time later carrying what's believed to be cash from the safe.

Barnardo's charity works internationally with impoverished and vulnerable young people.

Mid Kent Shopping Centre has launched an appeal on their Facebook page and is calling for anyone with any information about what happened to contact Kent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Enquiries are ongoing, including reviewing any potential CCTV opportunities."