Police slam '˜heartless' burglars who broke into funeral directors
The burglary took place at R G Bennetts Funeral Directors in Blackhall Colliery sometime overnight on Monday, February 12.
During the incident, two envelopes containing a quantity of cash and a briefcase were stolen.
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Hide AdNow Durham Police have criticized the thieves who carried out the raid, saying that 'some people have no shame.'
PCSO Ian Goodwin, from Peterlee Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “The intruders forced open the front door of the property and made an untidy search before stealing two envelopes containing cash.
"They also took a black Solo briefcase.
“This a heartless theft. Some people have no shame.”
Inquiries into the burglary are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Police on the non-emegrncy number 101, quoting reference CR100106876.