Toronto police have released a security camera video of two suspects stealing a poppy donation box from a Tim Hortons on Saturday.

The Royal Canadian Legion box was allegedly taken from a location on Bloor Street West, near Gladstone Avenue, around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday.

Police say one man took the donation box while the other watched. Both men are described as being aged 18-25.

It's unclear how much money was inside the box at the time.

Const. Victor Kwong said the suspects "appear to be stealing from those who have protected us," but he cautioned it may be an issue of addiction rather than a crime of opportunity.

Anyone with information about the alleged theft is asked to contact police directly or Crime Stoppers anonymously.