A BRAZEN burglar passed a 42-inch television out of a hotel window before he and another man drove off with it.

Police have appealed for information following the incident at the Best Western Signature Carlton Hotel in Grove Road, Bournemouth.

Police were alerted at 10.15pm on Sunday March 28 after the Sony TV was taken.

It was put into a red Peugeot estate by a man described as white, aged in his 30s and five feet six inches tall. He was wearing a tracksuit, a black jacket and a black mask.

The driver of the vehicle is described as a white man, aged between 50 and 60 years old with short white hair and a short white beard. He was wearing brown glasses.

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Police Constable Matthew Howe, of Bournemouth police, said: "We have been carrying out a number of enquiries and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to please get in touch.

"I would also urge anyone who recognises the two men from the descriptions given to please contact Dorset Police.

"If you have been offered a Sony television for sale locally in unusual circumstances, please come forward and report it to police."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210049182, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.