An ASDA delivery driver had his van stolen in Bournemouth.

The man reported that the van had been taken from Wellington Road at around 6.35pm on Wednesday, April 26.

He had left his keys in the vehicle while making a delivery and returned to find the vehicle was gone.

The driver was informed by a member of the public that the van had been seen heading in the direction of Holdenhurst Road.

A tracker device in the van later identified that it had stopped at Brick Lane in Thorney Hill near Bransgore.

The NPAS helicopter assisted in the search for the vehicle, which was tracked via Ringwood to the Totton area, where it was recovered.

A 50-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving offences and has been released under investigation.

Investigations Officer Lucy Wickham of Dorset Police, said: “I am keen to speak to anybody who may have witnessed the Asda delivery vehicle in Wellington Road at the time of this incident and seen someone acting suspiciously in the area.

“I would also like to hear from the woman who spoke to the delivery driver shortly after the incident occurred.”

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 incident number 26:340. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.