A tractor has been stolen from a Dorset village.

The Green John Deere 3520 tractor was stolen from the area of Trent in Sherborne.

It is believed that this tractor was moved with a low loader - a vehicle for heavy loads with a low platform for ease of access.

The theft took place between midday on Sunday October 20 and 8am on Tuesday October 22.

Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information regarding this theft. It is suspected that someone saw it being transported.

“I would ask anyone with information in relation to this theft to please contact Dorset Police. ”

The John Deere tractorThe John Deere tractor (Image: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team)

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at https://orlo.uk/d1jBI or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240165688.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/HIg7Y or by calling Freephone 0800 555