Among the money missing was cash set aside for the ‘Open the Box’ and ‘Bonus Ball’ competitions but in a post on Facebook, the pub said it was hoping to get some of the money back.

A Guernsey Police spokesman said: “We can confirm a 34-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail following a burglary at the Venture Inn in the early hours of January 12, where roughly £2,500 was stolen. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact CID on 725111 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: The Venture Inn.