POWER tools were stolen from a garage in north Dorset in the early hours of the morning.

Police have appealed for information following the incident near Blandford at around 2.30am on Wednesday, April 19.

Entry was forced to a garage at a home in Spetisbury High Street and Makita and Ryobi power tools were stolen.

The tools have 'Joules' written on them in permanent red marker pen.

Police Constable Jack Lawford, of Dorset Police, said: “We are conducting enquiries into this burglary, and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the vicinity around the relevant timeframe.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who come across power tools of the makes detailed above being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230059437.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.