THIEVES who stole a Poppy Appeal collection box have been described as “disgusting” by police.

The box was stolen from Lady Eleanor Court Care Home, in Drayton Road, Abingdon, between 12.30pm on Friday and 9am on Monday.

Pc Gareth Clarke said: “This is a particularly disgusting and selfish act, where someone has stolen donations to a charity.”

It was not known how much money was in the box.

Anyone with information should call Pc Clarke on 08458 505505 or Crimnestoppers on 0800 555111.