POLICE have recovered 18 camera doorbells following a spate of thefts in Poole.

Poole Police has been carrying out enquiries in relation to camera doorbells being stolen from properties in the north of the borough.

An officer from the team is now looking to return the items with their rightful owners.

A spokesperson for Poole Police said: "Following a spate of ring doorbell thefts in Poole North, enquiries have been made at two addresses and suspects identified.

"Eighteen camera doorbells have been recovered today and I am in the process of linking these back with their owners."

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