THIEVES stole a bolted down cash machine from a Kent shopping centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Officers were called to the Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre at Gillingham just before 3.45am.

Police are searching for two vehicles - a 4X4 and a flatbed vehicle - they believe were used in the raid. Both are reported to have made off from the scene.

It is not yet known how much money was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01634 792681 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.