York shop raid update: High value watches stolen in smash and grab
Police have issued more details about the raid on a York jewellers at the weekend.
As we reported yesterday, Ogden of Harrogate on Minster Gates was hit by thieves early on Sunday.
A window had been smashed, and a witness told us that watches had been taken.
That has today been confirmed by North Yorkshire Police.
A spokesperson said: “Police were contacted at 6.10am Sunday with a report of a break in at Ogdens of Harrogate on Minster Gates in York.
“It’s believed that in the early hours of Sunday morning, a side window of the shop has been smashed and a number of high value watches taken.
“Officers are currently conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances around the break-in.
“Anyone who has any information which would assist the investigation, or anyone who saw or captured CCTV footage of anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.”
Officers are appealing for witnesses. If you can help, you can contact police on the numbers below.
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How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask for the Force Control Room
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230008512