Dorset Police are trying to locate a moped which was stolen from an address in St Peter’s Road between 3.30pm and 11.40pm on Saturday 20 January.

The white Peugeot Tweet scooter has red strips and an L plate on the front and a black delivery box on the back. The delivery box had a sticker of The Rolling Stones on it.

Police constable Lewis Gravett, of Bournemouth police, said: “This incident has had a significant impact on the victim and we are carrying out enquiries to try and locate the moped.

“I would ask anyone who has seen it in the local area to get in touch.

“Also, if you have seen a moped matching the one described for sale online in unusual circumstances, please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240010485. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.