POLICE are warning local businesses after a male stole cash from a till at a business in Brampton.

The incident was reported this week, with the man using a distraction technique to take money from the till.

In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "We want to take this opportunity to remind people to be vigilant.

"Always close the till as soon as possible and never let anyone take money out of the till themselves, regardless of the circumstances.

"Officers have visited local businesses in the area and contacted the local shop watch scheme in Carlisle."