POLICE are looking for witnesses after a van was stolen in Ryde at the weekend.

A Mercedes Vito was taken from Monkton Street in Ryde, prompting the Isle of Wight Police to put out a call for witnesses.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We received a report at 10.44am on Monday, February 24, that a Mercedes Vito van had been stolen from Monkton Street over the weekend.

"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200070101."

UPDATE 12.20pm: The Mercedes Vito van was today located on Alfred Street, Ryde, following a call from a member of the public at around 9am.

No damage was caused to the van, however work tools had been stolen from the back.

The vehicle has been returned to the owner. Anyone who might know more information can still call 101, quoting 44200070101.

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