TWO men are sought after £200 worth of scrap metal was stolen from a Dorset village.

At around 9.10am on Thursday, April 13, around £200-worth of scrap metal was stolen from outside an address in Hadrian Way, Corfe Mullen.

It is reported the thieves left the scene in a white Mercedes Sprinter van.

Officers investigating the theft have since issued images of two men they want to identify in connection with the incident.

Bournemouth Echo: Two men sought by police after theft in Corfe Mullen.Two men sought by police after theft in Corfe Mullen. (Image: Dorset Police)

Police community support investigator Kayleigh Hole, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this theft and we have obtained images of two men we are looking to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises these individuals to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230056700.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.