Police have found a stolen van burnt out in a rural area near Frome.
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police made the discovery while carrying out patrols in the countryside.
PC John and PCSO Will were on duty in rural areas around Frome when they located the shall of the vehicle.
The van had been reported stolen a few days earlier. An investigation is ongoing.
Police have thanked members of the public who continue to report anything unusual in rural communities.
They are urging people to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, particularly vehicles being driven into fields, tracks or isolated land.
Officers also want to hear about vehicles parked where they do not usually belong and unusual activity around farms, outbuildings or rural roads.
Anyone who sees a crime taking place or believes someone is in danger should call 999. For non-emergency reports of suspicious activity, call 101.
The force says that when reporting incidents in rural or remote areas, the what3words app can help provide an exact location so emergency services can respond quickly and accurately.
They added that information from the public makes a difference in helping to keep communities safe.
