THIEVES have kicked in the front door of a restaurant and then stolen a till.

The burglary happened at about 1.30am on Saturday at the premises in Queen Street in Scarborough.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: β€œOn gaining entry to the property, by kicking in the front door, an untidy search was made and the till was stolen.”

Officers are appealing for information from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, around the time of the burglary.

Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask to speak to PC Francesca Diffey. You can also email francesca.diffey1336@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference 12200001856.

To remain anonymous, phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.