POLICE are appealing for anyone with information of a black Mitsubishi after a stolen JCB was used to steal a cash machine in a ram raid at a Llandovery shop.

The Co-op, in High Street, was targeted by thieves on Friday.

Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a burglary at the store shortly after 2am.

The front left of the store was serious damaged by the JCB, which had been stolen from a nearby farm.

It was left abandoned in the Co-op car park with keys in the ignition.

Dyfed-Powys Police is now appealing for anyone who sees a black 04 plate Mitsubishi L200 on farmland or parked up, to call 101.

Temporary Detective Inspector Sian Davies said: “We are following all lines of enquiry to trace the offenders, and we are now looking to locate this stolen vehicle which might give us further information.

“If you see a black 04 plate Mitsubishi L200 which might have been abandoned in a remote location, please contact police.

“I urge farmers, or anyone who owns farming or heavy equipment, to keep them locked and with the keys removed. Consideration should also be given to security marking equipment.”

A spokesperson for the Co-op said: “CCTV has been shared with Police who are investigating, and we appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.”

The store re-opened on Friday evening.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call police on 101.