Appeal to trace owners of suspected stolen statues in Dorchester
Power tools and gardening equipment have also been recovered by police
Police in Dorchester are looking to trace the owner of two suspected stolen statues, after they were recovered by officers.
It's believed they, along with several high-value power tools and pieces of gardening equipment, have been taken from the West Dorset area.
They were discovered by police in a vehicle on January 7th.
PC 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.”
If you can help with any information, or think the items might be yours, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55250002574.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.