War veteran, 100, has large amount of money stolen from his home in Skipton, North Yorkshire

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the burglary at the man's home in Long Meadow, Skipton, which happened at some point between February 4 and February 12.

A small brown digital safe, around a cubic foot in size was taken containing a large amount of money.

A police spokesman said: "North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a residential burglary that occurred in Skipton

"It happened at an address on Long Meadow, Skipton at some point between February 4 and 12, 2021 when a safe containing a large amount of cash was stolen from the home of a 100-year-old war veteran.

"Officers are appealing for information about any unusual activity seen in the area between these dates, especially on February 4 and 5.

"Also if anyone has found, or knows the whereabouts of a small brown coloured digital safe around a cubic foot in size."

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting reference number 12210058787.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.