A thief stole two rings worth £1,200 each after smashing the window of a jeweller's in Malton.

The man broke a window at G Stones Jewellers, in Market Street, before running off along Yorkersgate, at 4.30pm on Friday.

One of the rings was a sapphire diamond while the other one was an emerald diamond.

The man is described as white, about 20 years old and wearing a dark shirt with a jacket pulled over his head and a dirty white baseball cap and dark trousers.

Witnesses are urged to contact Malton Police on (01653) 692424.

Updated: 11:56 Monday, June 18, 2001