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Pictured: Police want to quiz man after cash machine stolen in Shropshire

Police want to quiz a man after the theft of a cash machine from the wall of a bank in Shropshire, where it is believed a JCB was used to smash into the premises.

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The cash machine was stolen from the Lloyds Bank on High Street in Cleobury Mortimer on Monday, December 21, and police are particularly interested in speaking to the man in the image.

It is thought he may have information that could help police with their enquiries.

Police believe three or four people arrived at the scene and used a JCB to force entry to the premises. They then removed the cash machine from inside.

The scene at Lloyds Bank
The scene at Lloyds Bank
The scene at Lloyds Bank

The offenders are then thought to have left the scene, travelling in the direction of Clee Hill in a red Land Rover. They may have also been seen on the Tenbury Road before being found abandoned and burnt out in Gloucester.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the JCB abandoned nearby.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mathew Crisp said: "We are still actively investigating this matter and are keen to speak to the man pictured. It is thought this man may be from the Leeds area and we would urge him to get in touch with us as soon as possible. If you recognise this man please call us on 101."

If you have any information that could help the investigation please call West Mercia Police on the non-emergency 101 number quoting incident reference number 49s of Monday, December 21, 2015.

If you want to give information but don't want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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