POLICE are appealing for information following a break-in at Merley near Wimborne.

Officers say the offenders smashed their way into a property in Huntingdon Drive between 3pm on Friday, December 5, and 10am on Saturday, December 6.

PC Dave Street, of Broadstone and Merley Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “At the moment it is believed that nothing was stolen.

“Following enquiries I believe that three men were loitering in the area during this time.”

He added: “I urge anyone who has any information about these men or witnessed the incident to contact Dorset Police.

“I am also appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in this area to contact me urgently.”

Witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 6:162.

Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.