A STOLEN vehicle was used as part of a theft in north Dorset.

A stolen silver Nissan X-Trail (KG** DYO) was used in the theft, which targeted a garage in Sturminster Newton on Thursday, November 14. A petrol jet wash was stolen.

A police spokesman said: "Please report any similar activity to Dorset Police via our ‘Do It Online’ portal here: www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online or by telephoning the Dorset Police non-emergency number 101. If a crime is in progress dial 999."