POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a homeowner was allegedly threatened by masked intruders armed with a crowbar during a late-night aggravated burglary.

Officers were called to West Street in Winterbourne Stickland at around 11.08pm on Monday, May 25, after a resident discovered two men breaking into a garden shed.

The suspects, both dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, were reportedly confronted by the homeowner before one of the men allegedly threatened him while carrying a crowbar.

The pair then fled the property and made off in a small dark-coloured vehicle, believed to be a hatchback.

Nothing is believed to have been stolen during the incident, but police are now carrying out enquiries to identify those involved.

PC Shaun Fewell, of Blandford police, said: “We are investigating this matter and are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify those involved.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicle movements in the area around the time of the incident to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have any relevant footage from home CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams.”

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area late that evening and may have seen suspicious behaviour or captured footage that could help the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or call 101, quoting occurrence number 55260076392.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.