POLICE are investigating the theft of a tractor and hedge trimmer in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset.

It was reported that between October 10 and 10am on Saturday 12 a green Claas 640 tractor was stolen alongside a hedge trimmer that was on the rear of the tractor.

Dorset Police say the vehicle may be parked up or abandoned.

Police constable Chandler Organ, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are continuing to conduct enquiries into this incident and we are asking the public to keep a look out for any vehicle which may match the description which is seen in suspicious circumstances.

“It may be the vehicle is parked up seemingly abandoned”

“I would like to ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicle movements in the Hazelbury Bryan area within the time frame to please get in touch.”

“Finally, please feel free to share this post so that we can reach out to as many people as possible”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at https://orlo.uk/AbYrP or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240157387.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/q17is or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.