POLICE have released images of a van stolen from a New Milton car park in a bid to track down the thieves.

The white Ford Transit tipper was taken from the Wheatsheaf Inn car park, in Christchurch Road, some time between 12.40am and 1.15am on Tuesday, March 5.

“Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out various lines of enquiry and would like to appeal for information and witnesses,” said a Hampshire Police spokesperson.

“We also have images of the van, which has a distinctive reflective stripe down the side of the vehicle. Do you recognise the van? Have you seen it?”

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the vehicle should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44240095365. They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The van was stolen from the Wheatsheaf Inn car park in New Milton on March 5. Picture: Hampshire Police