Officers are issuing an appeal and issuing an image of suspected stolen statues that were recovered in Dorchester and believed to have been stolen from West Dorset.

On Tuesday 7 January 2025, officers recovered a large number of suspected stolen items, including high-value power tools, gardening equipment and two statues from a vehicle in the town.

Police Constable Lauren Edwards, of Dorset Police, said: “The items recovered are believed to have been stolen from Bridport and the surrounding areas in West Dorset.

“As part of my enquiries, I am now issuing an image of the statues in a bid to try and find their owner. I would ask anyone who recognises them, or knows who they may belong to, to please get in touch.

“Also, if anyone has had a number of STIHL power tools or gardening equipment stolen from the West Dorset area recently, please get in touch with a full description of the item, including serial number, proof of purchase and any other distinguishing marks. If the items match the information you provide us, we will be in contact.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250002574. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.