A MAN armed with a knife tried to steal the till from a Dorset post office on this afternoon (September 3).

Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at around 3.10pm at the Post Office in Smugglers’ Lane, Furzehill, near Wimborne.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said a man had entered the store “in possession of a knife and had attempted to make off with the till”.

“A member of staff intervened and the till was left at the scene,” they said.

“It is believed the offender then made off in a white Seat Ibiza hatchback with tape over the rear numberplate.”

The man is described as around 5ft 7inches tall and of stocky build. He was dressed all in black and was wearing a balaclava or covering over his head. There were no reports of any injuries.

Detective Sergeant Gareth Jones, of Dorset County CID, said: “I would like to reassure members of the public that we have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the man involved.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, or who has seen the vehicle described above, to please make contact with us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant home CCTV or dashcam footage.

“There will be an increased policing presence in the area as we investigate this attempted robbery and officers can be approached by anyone with information or concerns.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 3:331. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.