BURGLARS in balaclavas stole a haul of jewellery from a Dorset address.

An investigation has been launched by police over the incident in Golf Links Road on the evening of Friday, October 8.

It was reported that two people wearing balaclavas entered the property and stole items of jewellery between 8.10pm and 8.30pm.

Officers attended and a search was carried out, with assistance from the dog unit, but the offenders were not located.

Dorset Police is now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Karen Penn, of Dorset Police’s Priority Crime Team, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and have conducted house-to-house visits in the area.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity around Golf Links Road on the evening of Friday 8 October 2021 or in the days leading up to the burglary to please come forward.

“I would also urge motorists who were travelling in the vicinity around the time of the incident to please check their dashcams for any relevant footage.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210162893.

Alternatively, to stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.