POWER tools were stolen from a garage near Blandford.

Police are appealing for information after the theft, from a property on Spetisbury High Street, at around 2.30am on Wednesday, April 19.

A number of Makita and Ryobi power tools were stolen. The tools have ‘Joules’ written on them in permanent red marker pen.

PC Jack Lawford, of Dorset Police, said: “We are conducting enquiries into this burglary, and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the vicinity around the relevant timeframe.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who come across power tools of the makes detailed above being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230059437. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.