POLICE are appealing for information after a trailer was swiped from near the Weymouth park and ride.

Officers want witnesses to come forward after the theft which took place between 5.30pm on Thursday, February 26 2015 and 9am on Friday, February 27 on Lodmoor Avenue.

The trailer was taken from a side path near to the park and ride roundabout. Nothing was on the trailer at the time.

It is described as a silver galvanized five foot by four foot trailer and did not have wheels on it.

Police Sergeant Billy Taylor, of Weymouth police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the theft of the trailer or has seen anything like it in the area to contact me, in confidence, on 101.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 27:190. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.