Police are investigating the alleged theft of a ute from a Devonport business over the long weekend, which caused damage to nearby historical grave sites.

The business A.L. and S.M. Richardson Engineering, located at 209 Stony Rise Road, Don, was entered sometime over the long weekend.

The offenders stole a 2009 model Holden Colorado 4×4 single cab flat tray utility from the business. The vehicle contained a significant amount of tools and other engineering equipment.

During the process of stealing the vehicle, the offenders have caused damage to a number of historical grave sites that are located in the cemetery adjacent to the business.

Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously in the area over the weekend, who may have seen the stolen motor vehicle, or may have any information which could assist in the investigation of the matter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Devonport CIB on 64784036 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.