Charity box stolen from Heywood gift shop

A charity collection box and mobile phone have been stolen from a gift shop in Heywood.

The incident occurred at around 2.30pm on Tuesday 23 July at Sweet and Yummy Gifts.

It is understood that whilst a female distracted the shop owner, a male suspect reached over the counter and took a mobile phone and charity box.

They then fled the scene and got into a waiting car that was parked outside.

It is believed the suspects had been in the shop days prior.

Police are looking into the incident.