THIEVES ripped out a cash machine stealing £17,000.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the cash machine at McDonald's, Green Road roundabout, in Headington, Oxford, was raided on Tuesday.

The thieves strapped a chain or rope to the cash machine then attached it to a car and ripped it out of the wall.

The cash machine was then dragged 600 yards down London Road to Ridgeway Road.

Officers believe a yellow vehicle was used in the raid which took place at about 4am.

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.