MASKED raiders broke into a water purification site in Bournemouth and stole a van which was later found abandoned. 

The site in Wimborne Road in Kinson was targeted sometime between 8pm and 9.10pm on Sunday, March 6.

A white tipper van was stolen from the site and was subsequently found abandoned in Headswell Avenue in Bournemouth.

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A number of vehicle keys were taken, as well power tools.

Police say entry was forced to a storage container and an office building.

CCTV images have been released as part of an investigation. 

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Police Constable India Russell, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and have obtained CCTV images of the suspects.

“I appreciate their faces are covered, but I would urge anyone who recognises them, or who has any information as to their identity, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220021304.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.