Break in at a Poole community centre

Branksome Centre was vandalised and items stolen some time between 8pm on Wednesday 2 July and 8.30am on Thursday 3 July.

During the break-in, the inside of the centre in Recreation Road was damaged and items were stolen, including a music speaker.

Police Constable Niki Edwards, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this matter, and I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant timeframe to please get in touch.

“I am also appealing to anyone who captured relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to please come forward if you have not already spoken to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250095987. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.