Appeal for information following theft from Hollywood Bowl in York

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a theft of cash that occurred at Hollywood Bowl, Kathryn Avenue, York.

The theft occurred at around 3.30pm on Saturday 4 December 2021 and involved damage being caused to one of the gambling machines and the removal of cash from the machine.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Officers are appealing for information and would particularly like to speak to two men, who they believe will be able to assist their investigation.

One man is described as a white male, slim in build with short dark shaved hair, wearing a full North Face tracksuit and EA7 trainers. The second man is described as a white male, stocky in build with short light coloured balding hair and short length facial hair, wearing what appeared to be a navy coloured tracksuit, white and grey Nike Air Max trainers and was carrying a bright yellow JD sports bag.

Anyone who was in the bowling alley at the time of the incident, who witnessed anything suspicious or believed they may have interacted with either of the men described should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC WAITE, collar number 1627. You can also email [email protected]

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210254830.