Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a safe containing "several thousand" pounds was stolen from a cathedral.
The incident happened between 12.25am and 1.15am on Saturday, March 28 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral in York Place.
Two men were seen entering the building before escaping with the safe which contained the money.
Police said inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Clark Martin said: "This is a despicable theft from a popular place of worship and city centre attraction.
"We would urge anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around St Mary's Cathedral or within York Place in the early hours of Monday morning to contact police immediately.
"In addition, anyone who recognises the description of the suspects or who has any other information relevant to our ongoing enquiry is also asked to get in touch."
Both men are described as white and between 20 and 30-years-old.
One was wearing a dark jacket, jeans and white trainers while the other was wearing a dark hooded top with white stripes on the sleeves and his hood up.
He was also carrying a dark-coloured rucksack.
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