House of Koko: Police investigating after popular Chapel Allerton, Leeds cafe raided by thieves

Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 31st May 2023, 12:28 BST
Updated 31st May 2023, 13:55 BST
Police are investigating after a popular north Leeds cafe was broken into overnight.

House of Koko, a popular coffee and brunch spot in Chapel Allerton, was broken into overnight with the business sharing news via their Instagram account this morning.

Sharing CCTV footage and pictures of a smashed window, they said: “Love a 2am break-in. He spent about five minutes trying to break the till. Luckily we barely keep any cash so the main cost is replacing the till and window.”

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In a statement provided to the Yorkshire Evening Post, West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they had launched an investigation into the incident.

House of Koko in Chapel Allerton was broken into overnight. Picture: Jonathan GawthorpeHouse of Koko in Chapel Allerton was broken into overnight. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe
House of Koko in Chapel Allerton was broken into overnight. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

A spokesperson said: “We are investigating reports of a burglary at a business premises on Harrogate Road. At around 1.45am this morning and 2am two suspects broke into the property stealing the cash register.

"Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to contact police via 101 quoting crime reference 13230300945.”