The owner of a barber shop is desperate to find the criminals who stole almost £1,000 from his business.

Burglars smashed the window of Jacob's Barbers, in Strood High Street, last weekend and entered the property in the early hours.

Business owner, Sirwah Rashedi, said: "Luckily the window is made from safety glass, so although it is smashed it is not broken.

"However, the burglars did manage to enter the shop with a key of some sort.

"I don't know what type of key it was but you can see the burglars using something like it on the CCTV."

Sirwah explained how the dark lighting made it hard to see exactly who the burglars were.

However, nearby shops and businesses have offered their own CCTV to help with police investigations.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are investigating a report of a burglary at a barbers in High Street, Strood at around 2.30am Sunday, September 18.

"It is alleged entry was gained to the premises and a quantity of cash was stolen.

"Enquiries are underway and anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to call Kent Police."

Sirwah explained how notes and coins, totalling around £850 to £900, were stolen from the till.

Although he is still open for business, the shop will need a new window.

The 34-year-old said: "We're going to get a shutter installed, it will cost me a lot of money but we have no choice,

"I want to thank the community for coming together and supporting me and my business.

"All our neighbours are sad and worried following the burglary.

"We want to catch the people who did this, I want to find them as soon as possible.

"The police have been really helpful so if you know anything please do get in touch with them."

If you have any information that may help police call 01634 792209, quoting crime reference 46/182481/22.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on the charity's website.