Dorset Police Rural Crime Team are asking farmers to be aware of a suspicious vehicle.
The vehicle in question is a green Suzuki Vitara with the registration number N*5*PVD.
This vehicle has been seen in suspicious circumstances and is believed to be actively involved in poaching on farms in the west of Dorset over the last few days.
This vehicle may well visit other areas of Dorset. The police have asked members of the public to be on the look out for this vehicle.
If this vehicle or other vehicles are seen acting suspiciously, please gather as much information as possible such as the registration number and descriptions of the driver and any passengers and if it’s safe to do so please take a photograph, don’t put yourself in danger to do this.
Please contact Dorset Police immediately by calling 999 if the vehicle or occupants are seen committing crime. For non-emergency call 101 or at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers Rural Crime Reporting Line by calling 0800 783 0137 or visiting http://www.ruralcrimereportingline.uk/
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