Police are trying to track down thieves who stole a tractor.
Hampshire Police Country Watch found the blue farming vehicle with a red plough attached, between Totton and Romsey.
Officers from the team initially launched an appeal to find its owner.
Country Watch are assisting in the investigation of a suspected stolen tractor - found between Totton & Romsey, do you know who this belongs to? Any information please contact police quoting 44230527635.
— HantsPolRural (@HantsPolRural) December 29, 2023
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In a post shared on the Hampshire Police Rural account on X, formerly known as Twitter, officers said: "Country Watch are assisting in the investigation of a suspected stolen tractor - found between Totton & Romsey, do you know who this belongs to?
"Any information please contact police quoting 44230527635.
"Help us get it back to the owner!"
A few hours later, they were able to find the owner and reunite it with them.
On X, they said: "Big thank you for everyone's help in sharing our appeal via various avenues; we have located the owner of the tractor, confirmed it was indeed stolen & the investigation continues to identify the offenders."
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