A MOPED and motorcycle that were stolen were recovered.

The pair of two-wheeled modes of transport were stolen in Bournemouth, but officers from Christchurch and Bournemouth were able to recover them in Iford and Somerford.

The force received reports of the thefts on Friday, July 26, with members of Dorset Police’s C squad responding to recover them, with assistance from Christchurch police community response officers.

Four individuals are now assisting the police with their enquiries.

Christchurch PCSO Liane thanked members of the public for their help in recovering the moped and motorcycle.

To report incidents of crime, contact Dorset Police on 101 or 999 should a crime be in progress.