Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after the theft of a piece of machinery, commonly known as a jackhammer, in the Torquay area.

The incident happened between 14:00 and 16:30 on Wednesday 24 May along Salisbury Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting CR/040200/17.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.