A THIEF escaped with rings worth around £7,000 from an antiques shop in the heart of York.

The incident happened on August 29 between 12.30pm and 1.10pm at York Minster Antiques on College Street.

A dark brown velvet display tray holding 27 rings was taken. The rings have a total value of around £7,000 and are quite distinctive, particularly a diamond ring with an especially high setting.

Anyone with information which could assist in this investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. To remain anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.