DETECTIVES are looking to speak to this man in connection with a series of attempted thefts from cash machines.

Kevin Charles Schruyers, 40, is believed to have returned to the North West after living in Aberdeenshire.

Schruyers, who is understood to be in Huyton or Liverpool, is wanted for questioning over the attempted thefts in the North East of England.

Detective Inspector Graeme Mackie, said: "We are renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of Kevin Schruyers and have appealed for anybody who recognises his description to come forward.

"So far, this investigation has involved a great deal of work by our team of officers and we wish to thank members of the public for coming forward with any information.

"Although a good bit of work has already been done, we would still like to appeal to the public to come forward if they have any more information which they believe may be of assistance to us, in particular in tracing Kevin Schruyers."

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting Operation Thrip.