POLICE are investigating after more than £1,700 worth of cosmetic items were stolen from Ferndown.

At approximately 11.15am on Friday, June 24, three men entered Boots in Victoria Road and concealed a number of items into plastic bags. The total value of the items is £1,760.

It is reported that as they went to leave the store, a member of staff attempted to grab one of the bags and subsequently fell to the floor.

The suspects left the area down an alleyway in the direction of Library Road.

Police Constable Liam Foster, of East Dorset police, said: “Following enquiries, I have obtained an image of three people I would like to speak to.

“I would urge anyone who recognises them to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220100868.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.