An Isle of Wight cafe was broken into in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 13) - with the owners losing thousands of pounds.
Crepe Lovers on High Street, Ryde, was burgled overnight, with cash stolen from the store.
The shop's co-owner, Emanuel Riberio, says the people involved broke in via the back of the property, stealing from the cash register and causing damage to the door.
He said: "All the repairs will come from our pocket, and that is not easy.
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"To be honest its been years that we have been speaking about this issue on the High Street.
"It is not something rare, and nothing is done about it."
Emanuel estimates it will cost between £1,000 and £2,000 to return the shop to a state where it can open again.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with forensic police visited the premises on Sunday, July 13.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We received a report on Sunday 13 July there had been a burglary overnight at Crepe Lovers on the High Street in Ryde.
"It was reported that cash had been stolen from the store.
"An investigation has been launched and enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances."
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