A THIEF broke into a coffee shop in North Yorkshire by smashing a window before stealing the till and fleeing the scene.

North Yorkshire Police said it happened at Yay Coffee in Scarborough at around 11.30pm on Saturday.

The thief smashed a window at the front of the shop and climbed into the premises, the force said.

The offender then searched the shop and stole the till before fleeing, the force added.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for 566 Nicholas Patrick. Quote reference NYP-19052018-0645.