Burglars stole cash, including Christmas tips for staff, after smashing their way into Marion’s Pet Shop in Egremont, Cumbria.

Raiders left “glass and carnage” in their wake when they forced their way into the pet shop, which had to close for over a day during a clean-up operation.

Owner Marion Mossop is furious about the attack on the Main Street store, which employs six people.

“They smashed the back window in,” she said. “They got the till. Underneath the draw was the girls’ Christmas tip money.

“We are open seven days a week. We work hard in here. It’s just sad they can come in and steal what they want, do what damage they want and walk away. They are probably laughing now.”

About £70 in tips was stolen, along with roughly the same amount in the til, and the damage caused will cost more than £1,000 to repair.

"There was glass and carnage everywhere," added Marion.

“The window is now boarded up and we were shut for a day-and-a-half. We lost all that business.

“But I’d like to thank my customers for their support. They’ve been wonderful.”

A police spokesman said: “We can confirm we have received a report of a burglary. Investigations are underway.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 101.