Van and tools stolen in series of Dorchester incidents
The thefts took place over a week earlier this month
A series of thefts in Dorchester are being linked, as investigations continue.
A Citroen Cactus van was stolen from Baynard's Road at around 4.20pm on Sunday 4th May.
That vehicle was then seen on CCTV in the days that followed, in connection with reports of tool thefts on the same road.
Items taken included a cement mixer.
The stolen van was then located in the Crossways area on Monday 12th May.
A VW Transporter van was also recovered, which had been reported as stolen from the East Sussex area.
That vehicle was also linked to the Baynard's Road took thefts.
PC James Harper, of Dorchester police, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation into these incidents and I would urge anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please contact us.
“We would also urge members of the public in the area to please check any garages, driveways and outbuildings for any further items which may have been stolen between Sunday 4th May and Monday 12th May.
“Furthermore, I would ask residents to please check any home CCTV or doorbell cameras during this period to see if they have captured relevant footage.
“We are aware of CCTV footage relating to this incident circulating online on social media. This matter is the subject of an active investigation and I would urge anyone with relevant footage not to share it on social media but to report it to police.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55250067355.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.