Two giant tortoises stolen from Kingston Maurward College have been found - but two are still missing.

Two of the four Sulcata tortoises, which were stolen from the college near Dorchester overnight between Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, 23 have been found in Lytchett Matravers, police have confirmed today.

The tortoises that have been found are called Blastoise and Jeffery.

The other two tortoises – Squirtle and Wartortle – are still unaccounted for. An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.

The animals are around 40 to 50cm long and 30cm wide. They are all micro-chipped.

Police Constable Chris Stephens, of Dorchester police, said: “We would like to thank members of the public for their response to this appeal so far.

“Our enquiries are still ongoing to locate the other two tortoises and I would be grateful if anyone with information could contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180136179. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org