THE police would like to identify a man who was involved in vehicle theft in Christchurch.

A silver Mercedes Benz C200 was stolen from Ducking Stool Lane between around 6.30pm on Saturday, September 28, and 8am on Sunday, September 29.

Officers are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify as part of the investigation.

Police community support investigator Mike Cannings of Dorset Police said: “Our investigation into this theft is ongoing, and we have obtained CCTV images of a man we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding this man’s identity to please make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240152371. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.