A CHARITY shop was broken into by thieves who caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage a day after it was officially opened.
The British Red Cross shop was broken into on Friday evening and a new clothing steamer, valued at £400, was stolen.
The loss and damage to the shop at 275 Hoylake Road is estimated at more than £1,500.
Lynne McMahon, British Red Cross retail manager said: “I can’t believe someone could do this to a charity shop.
“Louise, our shop manager, was really shaken up by the break-in.
“She arrived to see the gates at the back of the shop were broken and there was glass everywhere.
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