Update:
A second arrest has been made following an image appeal after a minibus was reportedly stolen in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 11.15am on Sunday 22 September 2024 that a man and woman stole a minibus from an address in the Melcombe Regis area.
Officers attended and searched for the vehicle, which came to a stop in Bradpole near Bridport at around 12pm.
It is reported that the man made off from the scene.
Following an image appeal, a 44-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of burglary, aggravated vehicle taking and driving offences. He has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
A 33-year-old woman from Weymouth who was previously arrested on suspicion of theft, burglary and driving offences remains on police bail.
Officers investigating the alleged theft of a minibus in Weymouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.
Dorset Police received a report at 11.15am on Sunday 22 September 2024 that a man and woman stole a minibus from an address in the Melcombe Regis area.
Officers attended and searched for the vehicle, which came to a stop in Bradpole near Bridport at around 12pm.
It is reported that the man made off from the scene.
A 33-year-old woman from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of theft, burglary and driving offences. She was released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Police Constable Jasper Beauchamp-Woodward, of Dorset Police, said: “Despite ongoing efforts, we have so far not been able to identify the man believed to be involved.
“I am now in a position to issue an image of the man and would ask anyone with information about his identity to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240146131. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
