Tips stolen from Rose and Crown pub in Lawrence Street.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating a burglary at a pub just outside York city centre on the run up to Christmas, which involved the suspect breaking in and stealing the staff tips.

It happened between the hours of 3.44am and 4.10am on Thursday, December 18, at the Rose and Crown pub in Lawrence Street.

It took place just before Christmas (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

“We are particularly interested in any information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or any CCTV footage of the area at the time of the burglary,” said a spokesperson for the force.

If you can help, please email james.tomsett@northyorkshire.police.uk, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for James Tomsett, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250237158 when passing on information.