A CHARITY box containing about £80 donated by shoppers for flood victims in Pakistan has been stolen from a Witney newsagents.

Officers were called to Newslink, in Corn Street, at about 7.50pm on Saturday after three men stole the clear plastic collecting jar.

One man distracted the shop assistant while another stole it from the counter.

Pc Laura Pagan said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have information about this crime.”

Call Pc Pagan on 08458 505505 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.