POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in a rural lane in Thornford.

Officers from the Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team said the break-in took place on Bembury Lane sometime between Sunday, February 15 and Thursday, February 26.

During the incident, offenders entered a property and stole jewellery and a safe.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have information about the theft, to come forward.

Residents are also being reminded to check that their homes are secure.

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 55260028332.

Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers online or via Freephone 0800 555 111.

Officers stressed that Dorset Alert should not be used to report crimes or incidents requiring urgent attention, as the system cannot log these reports.

Anyone in immediate danger should call 999.

For crime prevention advice and tips on securing property, residents can visit the Dorset Police website.

This burglary is part of a wider effort by the neighbourhood policing team to keep Thornford and surrounding areas safe.

Police are asking the public to remain vigilant and report anything unusual.

The investigation remains ongoing.