POLICE have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with thefts from a Bere Regis petrol station.

The incident happened between 1.40am and 2am on Thursday (April 4), when various items were taken by two men from the Shell stop, in North Street.

After the incident, the people left the scene in a black Mercedes E220 in the direction of Wimborne.

PC Josh Hurwood, of Purbeck police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area of the petrol station around the relevant time and has information to assist our investigation.

“I am issuing a CCTV image of a man I would like to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240049429, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.