Staffordshire Police are investigating after a Poppy Appeal donation box was stolen from a motorway service station near Stoke-on-Trent.

It was taken from a Subway sandwich store based at the M6 Keele services sometime between 1.15am and 1.25am on Thursday (7 November). 

The amount of money in the donation box at the time is unknown, however, the cash would have gone to the Royal British Legion as part of its annual appeal to support our armed forces community. 

The cash would have gone to the Royal British Legion (Nub News).

Officers have carried out inquiries and have released CCTV images of individuals they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.  

Anyone who recognises those pictured or who has any relevant information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 400 of 7 November. 

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

------------

READ MORE: Plans submitted for huge care home off major Stoke-on-Trent road

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Stoke Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our city.

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter email HERE - just click the 'SIGN UP' button.

Please consider following Stoke Nub News on Facebook or Twitter.