CASH boxes and tills were stolen from a supermarket in Nelson in the early hours of this morning.

Police said they were contacted at around 4am by security at the store reporting a possible break in at the discount store on Rigby Street.

Patrols searched the area a found some cash boxes discarded close to the supermarket and conducted an extensive search for the suspect.

Cash had been taken from some and others remained intact with cash still inside.

The police helicopter assisted with the search and could be heard over Nelson for more than an hour.

A police spokesman said that no arrests have been made in relation to the burglary.