A MAN has been arrested in connection with the theft of 30 boxes of inflatable hot tubs – worth £15,000.
The burglary, at Ambassador Pools and Spas, near West Stour, north Dorset, took place between 1am on Saturday, February 8, and 2pm the following day.
Investigators believe the tubs, along with pumps and power units, were loaded onto a stolen van which was driven to Gillingham and later discovered ablaze at Stourhead.
A Dorset Police spokesman said: "Following enquiries by officers, a 56-year-old Gillingham man has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft and handling stolen goods.
"He has been released under investigation."
Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200021135.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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