POLICE carried out at a property in Bournemouth in search of a man wanted on suspicion of theft and assault.

A sighting of the man was reported to police at 12.49pm on Monday afternoon.

The man was reportedly seen going into a property in St. Michael’s Place in Bournemouth.

Officers forced their way into the property before carrying out a search.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said the man was located nearby in St. Michael’s Road.

A 38-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of theft and assault.

He has been released under investigation.