North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses to a theft at Shaws Amusement Arcade in Scarborough, which took place on 17 March.
Officers are hunting a man who “manipulated” machines at the Newborough venue, using an unknown device to make the units pay out.
“We are releasing the image of a man we would like to speak to following a theft in Scarborough,” said the police. “It happened at Shaws Amusement Arcade on Newborough at approximately 8.45pm on Tuesday 17 March, and involved an unknown implement being used to manipulate a games machine to pay out money.”
“Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured, as he may have information that will assist our investigation. If you have any information, you can contact the police by emailing
Originally published on Coinslot on April 13, 2026. Republished with permission.