POLICE are on the hunt for the owner of a games console likely dumped at Stourport recycling centre after a man was arrested for theft.

A man in his 40,from Kidderminster, was arrested on suspicion of theft near to the Bonemill Waste Recycling Centre in Minster Road on Sunday, July 12.

The arrested man had in his possession a number of items including scrap metal, power tools and a kitchen sink.

Officers are now appealing for the owner of a games console to come forward.

Sergeant Malcolm Blythe, of West Mercia Police, said: “The man was arrested and released under investigation however we would very much like to hear from anyone who deposited an old gaming console and games that were likely in a white Primark bag for life and probably discarded at the recycling centre on Saturday, July 11 or the Sunday itself.

“The centre suffers from trespassing out of hours with people stealing items of scrap and electrical equipment and yes, sometimes even the kitchen sink!

"But while this may seem unimportant as it is rubbish anyway, what many people may not be aware of is that the ownership of all items deposited to recycling are technically transferred to the council.

"More importantly in terms of public health, there are very real safety concerns for people trespassing on the site as dangerous items and unseen chemicals can be present and that is why there are specialist staff to identify and deposit these items safely.”

Anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously near the centre on Sunday around 8pm or can identify the games console should call 101 and quote 0075i.