SEVERAL boxes containing machines used by the NHS were stolen from a lorry.

The ventilators/Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are used to treat people with breathing difficulties.

The theft is believed to have happened in the early hours of Sunday when the vehicle was parked in Foxbridge Way, Normanton in Wakefield.

Approximately 175 of these S-Boxes, which measure about 15cms by 7cms, and their modems were taken.

Wakefield District Crime Team is appealing for anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact them, so they can be recovered promptly and sent on to the NHS.

If you can assist then contact Wakefield District Crime Team on 101, quoting crime reference 13220025827.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.