Police are appealing for information after an IFOR Williams twin axle tipper trailer was stolen.
Officers investigating the case have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with who was known to be driving a silber Nissan X-Trail which was driven off with the stolen trailer hooked to the back of it.
The offence took place in the Wellhead Road area of Newchurch-in-Pendle on Wednesday February 22.
A spokesperson for the police said: "The Ribble Valley rural task force are appealing for information following the theft of an IFOR Williams twin axle TT3017 Tipper Trailer from the Wellhead Road area of Newchurch-in-Pendle on Wednesday February 22.
"The male suspect (pictured) was known to be driving a silver Nissan X-Trail in which he drove off with the stolen trailer hooked up to it.
"The stolen trailer (also pictured) is a vital part of the victims' livelihood and this crime has had a massive financial impact on them.
"Not only impacted by financial cost of the trailer but also through loss of earnings and increased insurance costs. The victim had only had the trailer since November 2022."
If you are able to identify the man in the CCTV then get in touch with the police via email to RVRTF@lancashire.police.uk or by telephoning 101 quoting incident reference 0561 of February 22.
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