Bridport police are appealing for anyone with information on the following crimes to contact them.

BRIDPORT: At around 11.15am on Thursday, November 8, a Stihl combi cutter was stolen from the back of a white Daihatsu van parked in a layby near Corner Garage in Melplash.

A white pick-up truck was seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 55180191022.

CHARMOUTH: At around 3.15pm on Sunday, November 11, a blue Ford Focus had its window smashed and a purse stolen while it was parked in the National Trust car park in Charmouth.

The purse is described as turquoise and red.

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 55180182481.