MEMBERS of the public are urged to be aware of a suspicious vehicle seen in the Purbeck area.

The suspicious vehicle is a Blue Toyota RAV4 with the registration F*04UVJ.

This vehicle has been seen in suspicious circumstances around farms and rural premises around the Purbeck area over the last few days.

When it was spotted by police, it sped off at speed.

If this vehicle or other vehicles are seen acting suspiciously, please gather information such as the registration number, descriptions of the driver, any passengers and if it’s safe to do so, take a photograph.

Contact Dorset Police immediately by calling 999 if the vehicle or occupants are seen committing crime.

For non-emergencies, call 101 or at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers Rural Crime Reporting Line by calling 0800 783 0137 or visiting: http://www.ruralcrimereportingline.uk/