A CHARITY collection box was stolen from a Minehead sports club.

Police are investigating after a break-in at Minehead Barbarians Rugby Football Club, in Ellicombe Lane, at around 6.15am on Tuesday, October 7.

An orange boat-shaped collection box, for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), was stolen.

One person officers are keen to trace is described as being of large build and dressed all in black with a balaclava on, while the second was of slim build, dressed in the same type of clothing.

“If you saw two men acting suspiciously in the area of the sports club last Tuesday morning, or have information on where this distinctive collection box is, please contact us,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5224263693.