A FARM vehicle was stolen from a west Dorset location and police are appealing for witnesses.

Between 6.30pm on Friday, March 12 and 7.30am on Saturday, March 13, unknown offenders stole an agricultural vehicle, known as a telehandler, from an isolated area near Chedington.

The item was later located in a field in Somerset and has been returned to the owner.

Bridport Police has urged residents to contact them if they witness any suspicious behaviour.

A spokesman said: "Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to us on 101, or if you believe a crime is in progress, call 999.

"If you have any information about the above crime, perhaps you saw a telehandler transported between these times in the area, please call us on 101, or report it online."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200188762.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.