A DUMPER truck has been stolen from an industrial site near Winchester .

The £10,000 Thwaites Hi Tip truck was taken from the estate in Church Lane, Colden Common , between 5pm on Wednesday, July 18 and 8am the next day.

Police are hunting the offenders, who accessed the site by forcing the gates open before stealing the truck.

PC Jonathan Earnshaw, said: “Do you know anyone who has recently acquired a dumper truck like the one that has been stolen, or have you been offered one for sale? The tipper has a black bucket on the front which is quite rare. “I would urge anyone with any information, not matter how small, to come forward and speak to us as your information could be significant and could help us find those responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Earnshaw at Bishop’s Waltham Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.