A STOLEN vehicle has been recovered near Alton.

On Tuesday, October 7, police officers were made aware of a tracker activation of a vehicle which had been stolen from Upham overnight on November 6.

Hampshire Chronicle: The vehicle was found in woodland near AltonThe vehicle was found in woodland near Alton (Image: Hampshire Police)Using the geo-location app What3Words, officers were able to locate the vehicle in woodland near Alton, approximately 21 miles away.

The vehicle is now in the process of being reunited with its owner.

More information on what police are doing to prevent crimes in rural areas can be found on the Hampshire Constabulary website.