Dorset Police Rural Crime team are warning owners of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) to keep them secure from thieves.

The police are offering owners advice about how to keep their vehicles safe after a number of thefts from farms across the county.

A spokesman said: "This week we have had 6 ATVs stolen from farms across Dorset over the last week. What is your security arrangement like for your ATV or UTV? Is it secure enough to stop thieves taking it? We have put together a list of security measure to consider using to secure your ATVs and UTVs."

The advice includes keeping the vehicle in a lockable building or garage, using a grip lock, security chains and padlocks and installing CCTV, security lighting and alarms.

They also suggest using tracking devices and fuel and battery isolators.

For more information and to arrange a crime prevention visit for your farm or other rural premises, email ruralcrimeteam@dorset.pnn.police.uk