An abandoned vehicle was found by police weeks after it was reported stolen. 

Police officers responded to a report of a possible abandoned all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Marchwood area.

They were able to confirm that it had been reported stolen using Datatag software.

This software aims to reduce the amount of stolen property. 

The ATV had been stolen from the Beaulieu area on April 18, possibly overnight into April 19.

It was recovered at around 4pm on June 4, meaning it had been missing for well over a month.

Police said an unknown person forced entry to the site the ATV was being kept via the gates.

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The ATV, which appears to be a John Deere Gator 855D, has been recovered after it was dumped in shrubbery in a green area.

The owner has been informed, Hampshire Constabulary confirmed. 

Police officers said their enquiries into the matter are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We had been informed of a possible abandoned ATV (all-terrain vehicle) in the Marchwood area.

"Shortly after attending, we located the ATV and confirmed it had been reported stolen, having confirmed this using the Datatag software.

"ATV recovered and owner informed. Enquiries ongoing."