THIEVES have smashed through the window of a jewellers in a North Yorkshire market town, grabbing items including rings and necklaces.

The raid on the jewellers in Malton was discovered just after 3.30am this morning (Wednesday, January 4) after an alarm alerted police and the business owners.

The front window of B Leefe & Son on the town’s Market Place, had been smashed and display boards were taken from the window before the raiders fled.

The Northern Echo:

Thieves escaped with jewellery after smashing the window of a store in Malton. Picture: David Mackie

North Yorkshire Police say two people were seen running from the shop.

A spokeswoman said: “The window of the jewellers was smashed and display boards were taken from the window.

“The investigation is ongoing to determine exactly what has been taken, but it is thought that rings and necklaces were stolen.”

Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed anything, or anyone who has any information which would assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 select option 1 and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote NYP-01012017-0039.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contact anonymously on 0800 555 111.