BURGLARS who struck at a Poole warehouse may be at risk of asbestos poisoning.
The offenders, who stole tools and CCTV equipment from the building behind the Pilkington Tiles site on Blandford Road, forced open a door and smashed through a panel of raw asbestos.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident between 8pm on Friday December 16, and 10am on Saturday December 17, and warning that the thieves may have suffered from asbestos contamination.
Officers are also urging members of the public not to enter the warehouse, but there is no risk to passers-by or residents.
Sergeant Anthony Faulkner, of Poole police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this burglary to contact me at the earliest opportunity.
“The offenders may have unwittingly exposed themselves to asbestos and I would urge them to contact police so that we can progress our investigation and deal with any after-care issues that may have arisen.”
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 17:238.
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