DETECTIVES are tracing a vehicle as part of a hunt for a criminal gang.

Officers investigating allegations of money laundering have released details of a vehicle they are trying to trace.

Police believe a black Toyota Hi Lux with the registration plate YC63VWL has been used across Bolton, Accrington and Blackburn by a criminal gang.

They are appealing for anyone who has seen it to get in touch with them.

The 4X4 style car may have a cab on the back of it, a police spokesman said.

A police spokesman said: "The investigation is on-going but for operational reasons we were unable to release any further details at this time."

Cllr Terry Hurn, who lives in Accrington, said: "Apart from the general local break ins which unfortunately does occur.

"I have not heard anything about any criminal gang ongoings in the area though."

Anyone with information about the car should call police on 101 quoting log LC-20170926-0334 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.