A CAR stolen from St Faith's Road in Alcester last week was used in a raid in Earlswood a few hours later.

Four men with scarves covering their faces forced open the door of a newsagent's shop in Umberslade Road early Wednesday morning and ripped a cash dispenser from the floor.

The car was later abandoned in Mappleborough Green and the empty cash dispenser in Weston sub Edge.

Alcester CID officers are investigating and anyone with information is asked to call them on 01926 415000 ext 4870.