Police in Bridport are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a vintage tractor was stolen in the Melplash area.

The incident happened some time overnight on Monday August 5 at a property just off Crooked Oak Hill.

The tractor is a distinctive blue Fordson Super Dexta with white wheels.

Police Constable Lee Turner, of Weymouth police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this theft or may have information about those involved to get in contact.

“The tractor was driveable but is likely to have been loaded onto another vehicle or towed away.

“I would also appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone acting strangely in the area overnight or saw any suspicious vehicles to come forward.”

No arrests have been made.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting crime number 06:315. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.