Three vehicles, including an excavator, were stolen during a 48-hour period in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas.
The first theft was that of a silver Ford Transit Van from Parkside in Ringwood between 7.15pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, January 21, followed by the Takeuchi excavator, stolen from North Poulner Road at an unknown time during the evening of January 21 or the early morning of Monday, January 22.
Lastly, a Fiat 500 was stolen from Salisbury Road in Ibsley between 8.30pm and 10pm on Sunday, January 21.
Hampshire Police have asked anyone who may have information regarding the thefts or those involved in them to contact the Ringwood and Fordingbridge beat team on 101 or 07976935096.
Alternatively, members of the public can submit information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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