POLICE APPEAL: Bitcoin drilling machines stolen in Chesterfield

Police investigating the theft of nearly 20 bitcoin mining machines in Chesterfield are appealing for information.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2018, 08:47 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2018, 09:50 BST

Do you have any information that could help?

Eighteen Antminer S9 bitcoin mining machines were stolen from West Bars House in the early evening of Tuesday, March 21.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anyone in the West Bars area of the small market place in Chesterfield town centre to come forward.

Of particular interest are any reports of people who have been seen loading items into a vehicle at that time.

Anyone with any information should contact Derbyshire Constabulary on the non-emergency 101 number quoting crime reference 18000129844 or call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.