Here is a round-up of appeals from Dorset Police.

BOURNEMOUTH: Police are appealing for information following an attempted break at a garage in Pickford Road at around 10pm Sunday, February 15. Officers say the offender made off when the security lights and the house were illuminated. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 6337.

CORFE MULLEN: Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following reports of rogue traders operating in Corfe Mullen. A spokesman from Dorset Police said: “These traders have been door knocking and dropping leaflets off offering various types of garden work. If you believe you have had a rogue trader visit you then please call Trading Standards on 01305 224012 or Dorset Police on 101.”

CHRISTCHURCH: An unsecure vehicle was entered while parked on a driveway of a property in Old Barn Road. Police say the incident happened sometime between 9pm on Thursday, February 12, and 8am on Friday, February 13. Nothing appears to have been stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime reference 14:316.

BOURNEMOUTH: Police are appealing for information after a car was broken into on Frederica Road between 8.30pm and 10.45pm on Tuesday, February 17. Officers say a crowbar was used to smash the driver’s side window and a stereo and iPhone charger were stolen from the glove box. Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 007062.

HIGHCLIFFE: Police are appealing for information following a break-in at a property in the Merley Drive area. Officers say entry was gained via a rear wooden door which was forced open into a conservatory. It happened sometime between January 30 and February 16. Nothing appears to have been taken. Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 006869.

NORTH DORSET: Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following two attempted break-ins at Linden Park in Shaftesbury. Officers say on the night of Thursday, February 19, into Friday, February 20, there were two attempted break-ins at garages in the area.

SOUTHBOURNE: Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a property on Sunnylands Road on Thursday, February 12. Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 006263.

BOSCOMBE: A 42” television, two pairs of Nike trainers and a piggy bank were stolen from a property in Winsor Road. Police say the burglary happened sometime between Saturday, January 31, and Friday, February 13. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 006442.

BOSCOMBE: Police are appealing for information after two bikes were stolen from a bike cage on Sea Road. Officers say a gun metal-coloured Specialized road bike and a red Scott Hybrid Sportster road bike were stolen sometime between the end of December and the beginning of February. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on101, quoting crime number 005736.

SOUTHBOURNE: Police are investigating a burglary at a garage on The Broadway, which happened sometime between Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7. Officers say entry was gained via the electric doors and two Dewalt Power Drills, an Impact Driver and a Jigsaw were stolen. Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 005800.

HIGHCLIFFE: Residents are being urged to ensure their properties are kept secure following a burglary in Braemar Drive. Officers say jewellery and a watch worth more than £500 were stolen sometime between noon on Friday, February 20, and 11.15am on Sunday, February 22]. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 07717.