DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses and information following a ram-raid at a motorcycle shop.
It happened at about 1am on Monday at George Chapman Ltd at Heworth, on the outskirts of York, A maroon-coloured Ford Escort car is believed to have been driven into the glass- fronted showroom.
Two men 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. It has not yet been traced.
Witnesses are urged to contact York CID on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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