A MAN who stole £695 from a fruit machine is being sought by police.

The thief grabbed the cash, which had been emptied from a machine in Betred, King Street, Gravesend, and ran off with three of four other men.

All the men are described as being of eastern European appearance. The offender is believed to be between 20 and 25 years old, about 5ft 7ins, with short black spiky hair and wearing a light coloured tracksuit top with a dark stripe on the arms.

Anyone with information about the theft, which took place just after 5pm on January 14, should call 01322 283111, quoting reference URN 252, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.