BATTERIES were stolen from a Haitachi 14-tonne excavator while it was parked in the car park of the Badgers Sett in Hagley.
Thieves struck between 5pm last Wednesday and 7.30am last Friday.
The vehicle was damaged by the thieves.
Witnesses or anyone with any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0900 555 111.
