A JCB worth £35,000 has been stolen from a Worcestershire field.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the yellow JCB tractor was taken from a field alongside the A38 at Ryall, near Tewkesbury.

"This is a substantial piece of equipment and highly noticeable when on the move," said a police spokesman.

"It could have been driven away under its own power or put on a trailer. Either way, it would have remained highly visible and we hope that someone out there will have seen it on the move between the given times and can provide us with new information."

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between 8pm on Monday, June 11 and 5.30am on Tuesday can call police on 08457 444888, quoting 159S/120607.

Information can also be given - anonymously - to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.