Police probe after Poppy Appeal donation box stolen from Subway at M6 services

Police have launched an investigation after a Poppy Appeal donation box was stolen from a motorway service station. The box was snatched from a Subway store at the M6 Keele Services between 1.15am and 1.25am on Thursday, November 7.

The exact amount of money stolen - which would have gone to the Royal British Legion as part of its annual appeal - was not clear. Staffordshire Police today released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following the theft.

One man was pictured wearing a white jumper and red trousers. The other was pictured in a red tracksuit. Both wore caps.

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A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We're investigating after a Poppy Appeal donation box was stolen from a motorway service station recently. It was taken from a Subway sandwich store based at the M6 Keele services sometime between 1.15am and 1.25am on Thursday, November 7.

"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. We have carried out inquiries and are releasing CCTV images of individuals we would like to speak to in connection with the theft.

"Anyone who recognises those pictured or who has any relevant information should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 400 of November 7. To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."