A DISTINCTIVE money box was stolen during a burglary in Kidderminster.

The box was described as a black and white Guinness bottle, engraved with the words 1987 Presidential Year. It contained a quantity of cash in Scottish £5 notes.

It was taken in a burglary in Merton Close between 7.30pm and 11.45pm on Tuesday, April 12, when the offenders broke into the house through a rear window.

Nothing else was taken, although the house had been searched and items moved.

Anyone with information can contact Kidderminster police on 08457 444888.