THIEVES smashed the front window of a pharmacy before stealing various items, including charity boxes.

It happened at Aston's Pharmacy in Gladstone Road, Scarborough, at about 3am on Monday, February 17.

North Yorkshire Police says the offenders smashed the front window of the pharmacy and took a number of items, including several charity boxes.

PC Liam Cromack, investigating officer, said: “I am appealing for anyone who was in the area during the early hours of the morning, and who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in that area, to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could be of help.”

Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Liam Cromack. You can also email liam.cromack@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

If you wish to remain anonymous, phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12200027948.