Thieves smashed the window of a York shop in a raid early this morning (Friday).
They smashed the window of the front door to gain entry to Sore Thumb Retro Games on Gillygate at 5.45am.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers arrived at the scene within 15 minutes of the report, but the suspects had fled.
“It’s believed they may have been disturbed during the incident.
“The fire service also attended as a precaution as smoke was seen inside the premises.
“An investigation is underway, and a cordon currently remains in place at the store to allow forensic examination work to take place.”
If you can help police with their investigation, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240028701