BURGLARS are targeting sheds and outbuildings to steal tools.
Police have urged the public to be on their guard following the latest incident in Fritham Gardens in Bournemouth.
The Throop and Muscliff Neighbourhood Policing Team said a shed was raided.
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A spokesman added: "Please increase your security by making sure items are out of view and locked away."
The burglary is the latest in a series across Dorset and Hampshire.
Thieves are also stealing tools from vehicles.
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