NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a charity shop was burgled.

The theft occurred at the St Catherines Hospice Charity Shop on Victoria Road, Scarborough some time between 10pm on Friday, July 19 and 7am on Saturday July 20.

In a message on the community messaging service, police said: "We are requesting the public's assistance for any suspicious behaviour or witnesses in the area overnight.

"St Catherines Hospice is a charity which helps individuals in their last stages of life suffering terminal illnesses and funds the staff delivering the exceptional help as well as supporting families of those suffering.

"Incidents like this can affect the running of the hospice and impact severely on those in need - and therefore anyone involved in incidents like this will be dealt with robustly."

Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number NYP-20072019-0121.