INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after a safe was discovered in a field in Shorwell.
Isle of Wight police confirmed the unopened safe was stolen from St Mary’s Church in Brook early in February. It was discovered soon afterwards.
A silver Jeep Cherokee and a Blue Line trailer originally thought to have been used in the burglary was discovered in Calbourne abandoned by the roadside.
Police said forensic tests however, had not established a link between the vehicle and the theft.
A spokesman said further details were not being released.
Anyone with information should phone 101 and quote crime number 44170049874.

Reporter: richardw@iwcpmail.co.uk