Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a ram-raid at a motorcycle shop on the outskirts of York.
It happened at about 1am on Monday 26 January 2009 at George Chapman Ltd at Heworth Village.
A maroon-coloured Ford Escort car is believed to have been driven into the glass- fronted showroom and two men were seen entering the premises.
They made off in the car with a variety of motorcycle accessories, including six Takasui helmets, three black RST Gor-Tex jackets and two red and blue Yamaha biker jackets.
The car itself had been reported stolen from Burnholme area of York overnight between Sunday and Monday (25-26 January 2009). It has not yet been traced.
Police inquiries to locate the suspects and the vehicle are ongoing.
Witnesses to the motorcycle shop burglary or the theft of the car, or anyone with information that could assist the investigation, is urged to contact York CID as soon as possible on 0845 60 60 24 7.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0845 60 60 24 7.
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