Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after burglars broke into a craft centre and stole a "large amount" of jewellery.

Sometime between 8.45pm and 9.30pm on Sunday, January 22, offenders gained access to Walford Mill Crafts on Stone Lane by smashing open a front window.

The offenders then smashed a glass cabinet containing a large amount of jewellery which was stolen during the incident.

Police Constable Dave Hassell, of Wimborne police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Knobcrook area during the relevant time to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who has seen or been offered items of jewellery for sale in suspicious circumstances since the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55170010996.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.