POLICE have launched an investigation following a break-in at a restaurant over the weekend.

West Yorkshire Police is investigating the burglary at The Crafty Indian, on Bradford Road, Shipley.

It's thought to have happened at around 6am on Saturday.

Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch. 

Harry Khinda, who runs The Crafty Indian, said he turned up at the premises on Saturday morning to find the door smashed and the till stolen.

It is the second time in nine months that the popular spot has been hit. 

Harry told the Telegraph & Argus: "To be honest, I'm absolutely fed up right now.

"It's the sixth time in the 17 years we've been here that this has happened.

"It last happened in September last year.

Damage to The Crafty Indian in Shipley Damage to The Crafty Indian in Shipley (Image: UGC)

"They throw a big boulder through the front door, break in and then take the till."

Harry said the business never keeps much money in the till but added: "It just causes us so many issues."

He said there had been a big clear-up operation, which involved picking up lots of sharp glass.

He then had to wait for someone to come and fit some new glass. 

"The cost of this latest incident will probably be around £1,000 - plus the insurance premium will go up and I'll have to pay an excess on the policy," said Harry. 

Addressing those responsible for the crimes, Harry said: "I'd just like to say, please have some consideration for other people.

"But they don't really care, do they? That's the problem.

"Even if they get caught, what's going to happen to them - if anything?

"It's very bad when you work hard, you make sacrifices, you do your bit for society, then this happens. 

"It's so disappointing."

He said the restaurant was unable to open for two days recently due to a leak.

Harry added: "And now this break-in happened.

"We could really do with some support and better luck.

"We're a small business and the last thing we need is criminals repeatedly targeting us - on top of rising bills and everything else."

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a business premises on Bradford Road, Shipley, on June 15 at around 6am.

"Enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious on Bradford Road on June 15 is asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting crime reference number 13240321449."