The owner of a popular cake shop has been left feeling "violated" after thieves broke in and stole money.

The front door of The Abbey Cake Shop, in Chapel Street, Minster, was smashed and cash, including that kept in a charity tin and the store's tip jar, was taken.

It is understood Kent Police is investigating.

In a post on Facebook and seen by thousands of people the owner wrote: "Some low life scumbag felt the need to break into our little shop and steal money from us including charity money and tip jar.

"Did anyone see anything between 12am and 8am. Please help us find the person responsible.

"The front door was smashed and they climbed through. Feel violated."